Exam 1 - Endocrine Gland Functions Flashcards
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Thyroid
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produces hormones that regulate body heat and bone growth
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parathyroid gland
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produces a hormone that regulates the body calcium and phosphoras balance
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testes
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male reproductive gland
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ovaries
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female reproductive gland, also controls development in secondary sex like puberty
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hypothalamus
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links the endocrine system with the nervous system and stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete hormones
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pineal gland
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secretes melatonin, regulates sleep cycles and is thought to affect the onset of puberty
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pituitary gland
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regulates and controls activities of other endocrine glands
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Thymus gland
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regulates development of immune system
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adrenal glands
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- adrenal cortex: produces hormones that regulate the body’s salt and water balance secretions from the
- adrenal medulla: controls the body’s emergency response
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pancreas
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regulates the amount of glucose in your blood glucagon and insulin
