Health Flashcards
The __________ gland is closely associated with the immune system.
Thymus
The __________ gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck.
Thyroid
The __________ gland is a gland that is about the size of a pea
Pituitary
The __________ gland is a small gland that is shaped like a pinecone
Pineal
The __________ helps regulate many of the body’s systems
Hypothalamus
The __________ is the inner part of the adrenal gland
Adrenal medulla
The __________ glands are small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid
Parathyroid
__________ is the regulation of the body’s inner workings
Homeostasis
The __________ is the outer part of the adrenal gland
Adrenal cortex
The __________ is an organ located in the abdomen that helps convert food into fuel
Pancreas
Pair of ova-producing organs (that is, they produce egg cells)
Ovaries
Gland that is called the master gland
Pituitary
Glands that control the calcium in the body’s bones and blood
Parathyroid
Gland that connects the endocrine system to the nervous system
Pineal
Its exocrine function helps with digestion and endocrine function regulates blood sugar
Pancreas
Male counterpart of the ovaries
Testes
Gland that serves a very important role along with the body’s white blood cells (T cells)
Thymus
