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Important Glands Flashcards

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Pineal Gland

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produces/secretes melatonin (makes you sleepy)

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Pituitary Gland

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connects brain and endocrine system

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Thyroid

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helps control metabolism.

*hyper (speed up) vs hypo (slow down)

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Adrenal Gland

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produces adrenaline

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Pancreas

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blood sugar—produces insulin (regulates sugar levels)

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Reproductive Organs

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Testis: testosterone
Ovaries: estrogen and progesterone (stay high for pregnancy)

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AP Psych 2013-14 (21 decks)

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