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Endocrine System
Term | Definition |
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endocrine glands | produce and release their chemical products directly into the blood stream |
hormones | turn on, turn off, speed up, or slow down the activities of different organs and tissues |
target cells | cells that recognize the hormone's chemical structure |
hypothalamus | sends nerve messages, produces hormones, and helps to maintain homeostasis |
pituitary gland | communicates with the hypothalamus to control many body activities |
thyroid gland | controls the release of energy from food molecules during respiration |
adrenal glands | trigger the body to respond to emergencies |
ovaries | control changes in a teenage girl's body |
testes | control changes in a teenage boy's body |
pancreas | produces insulin and glucagon |