Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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Pituitary gland
A
Secretes many different hormones, some of which affect other glands
2
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Thyroid gland
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Affects metabolism
3
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Parathyroid
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Helps regulate the levels of calcium in the blood
4
Q
Pancreas
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regulate sugar in blood
5
Q
Adrenal
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fight or flight response
6
Q
Endocrine message system
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Sends messages through the bloodstream
7
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Endocrine
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Sends hormone messages
8
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Hypothalamus
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Brain region controlling the pituitary gland