Glands Flashcards
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Pineal gland
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Plays a role in supporting biological clock
2
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Thyroid gland
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Controls metabolism and body temp
3
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Parathyroid gland
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Maintains body calcium levels
4
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Thymus
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Plays a role in the development of the immune system
5
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Adrenal gland
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Helps regulate electrolytes , fluid balance and blood pressure , metabolism of carbs and secretes adrenalin
6
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Pancreas
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Produced insulin and digestive juices
7
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Ovaries
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Produce estrogen and progesterone
8
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Testes
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Produced testosterone and andosterone
9
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Pituitary gland
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Master gland , it secretes hormones that control the functions of the other glands
