hormones Flashcards
1
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pineal gland
A
third eye
controls sleep and runs of circadian rhythm (processes light)
2
Q
hypothalamus
A
controls autonomic nervous system, plus homeostasis, hunger, etc.
3
Q
pituitary gland
A
releases growth hormones (puberty)
4
Q
thyroid
A
controls metabolism
5
Q
parathyroid
A
on thyroid
controls calcium
6
Q
thymus
A
chest gland, goes away as you grow up
7
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adrenal gland
A
on top of kidneys (cones)
response to stressful situations, speed up heart rate, secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
8
Q
pancreas
A
controls insulin production
9
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gonads
A
reproduction hormones (estrogen and testosterone)
ovaries and testes
