The Endocrine System Flashcards
1
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endocrine system
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system of glands; secretes hormones to regulate bodily function
2
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testosterone
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responsible for male sex traits
3
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estrogen
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influences fat deposition on hips, buttocks, and thighs; responsible for female sex traits
4
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growth hormone
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anabolic hormone; responsible for bodily growth up until puberty
5
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insulin
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regulates energy and glucose metabolism in the body
