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endocrine gland functions
Question | Answer |
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What is the function of the Pineal Gland? | In the brain secretes melatonin and regulates our sleep pattern. |
What is the function of the Hypothalmus Gland? | Its the master gland that controls all of the other glands. |
What do the testes do? | They produce testosterone and sperm. |
What does the thyroid do? | Controls metabolism and use of energy and food. |
What is the hyperthyroidism? | it has overactive thyroid hormones. hypo means under active |
What does parathyroid do? | It aids digestion of calcium so that bones and teeth are strong and grow. |
What is the thymus? | It is present in kids and teens, disappears when is older. Turns on immune system. Establishes the immune system, shrinks after puberty. |
What does the Adrenal Gland do? | It produces hormones the help control the heart rate, blood pressure and food. |
What does the Pituitary Gland control? | It controls the growth and puberty. |
What does the pancreas do? | It produces digestive enzymes, and as an endocrine organ, produces hormones. |