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Endocrine System Flashcards

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Hormones

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Chemical molecules released directly into blood

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Endocrine glands

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Pituitary

Ovaries

Testes

Thyroid

Adrenal

Pancreas

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Pituitary gland

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Produces many hormones that regulate body conditions

“Master gland” hormones secreted act on other glands

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Ovaries

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Produce oestrogen

Involved in menstrual cycle

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Testes

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Produce testosterone

Controls puberty and sperm production

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Thyroid

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Produces thyroxine

Regulates things such as rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature

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Adrenal gland

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Produces adrenaline

Prepares body for a ‘fight or flight’ response

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Pancreas

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Produces insulin

Regulates blood glucose level

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