Endocrine System (Module 10) Flashcards
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Endocrine System
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Body’s “slow” chemical communication system
A set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
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Hormones
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Chemical messengers.
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Pituitary Gland (Master Gland)
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Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
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Adrenal Gland
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Secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, which helps us to arouse the body in times of stress (fight or flight response).
