Endocrine System Flashcards

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Thyroid gland

A

T3 and T4, Calcitonin

lowers blood calcium levels

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Parathyroid glands

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parathyroid hormone

increases blood calcium levels

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adrenal glands
inner portion:
outer portion:

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adrenal medulla- epinephrine(adrenalin) and norepinephrine

adrenal cortex - corticosteroids

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pancreas

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digestive enzymes and insulin and glucagon

maintain blood glucose levels

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5
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ovary

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estrogen and progesterone

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6
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testes

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testosterone

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