Endocrine System & Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is the Endocrine System

Definition

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Endocrine System = is a collection of ductess glands that secrete special protiens called hormones

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Name all the Hormonal Glands

top to bottom

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  1. Pineal gland (brain)
  2. Hypothalamus (brain)
  3. Pituitary gland (brain)
  4. Thyroid gland (throat)
  5. Thymus (chest)
  6. Pancreas (above kidneys in the stomach)
  7. Adrenal glands (on top of kidney)
  8. Kidneys (stomach)
  9. Testies (male), Ovaries (female)
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What do the glands do?

function

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The glands release the hormones into the blood-stream to travel to the target cells or organs.

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