The Endocrine System Flashcards

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What is the function of the endocrine system?

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The endocrine system produces and regulates hormones that circulate in the blood.

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What do hormones do?

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Hormones stimulate target tissues to perform a particular action.

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What are the components of the endocrine system?

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The pituitary gland
The pineal gland
The hypothalamus
The thyroid gland
The pancreas
The adrenal cortex
The medulla
The parathyroid gland
The thymus gland
The ovaries
The testes

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