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Endocrine System

Endocrine System (C25,S3)

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A collection of glands and groups of cells that secrete hormones that regulate growth, development, and homeostasis Endocrine System
A substance that is made in one cell or tissue and that causes a change in another cell or tissue in a different part of the body Hormone
A group of cells that make special chemicals for the body Gland
The gland of the endocrine system that regulates calcium levels; located behind thyroid Parathyroid
The gland of the endocrine/lymphatic systems that regulates the immune system and produces T-cells which help fight diseases Thymus
The gland of the endocrine system that controls growth Pituitary Gland
The gland of the endocrine system that helps the body respond to danger (fight/flight response); controls the release of adrenaline Adrenal
The gland of the endocrine system that helps control the rate at which you use energy Thyroid Gland
Adrenals make? Epinephrine
The gland of the endocrine system that regulates blood-glucose levels and produces insulin Pancreas
A substance containing the hormone “epinephrine” which aids the body in responding to real or perceived danger Adrenaline
The sum of all physical and chemical processes (and relates to how quickly your body breaks down substances for energy) Metabolism
The gland in males that produces hormones needed for reproduction Testes
The gland in females that produces hormones needed for reproduction Ovaries
Occurs when not enough, or too much, growth hormone is produced by the body; will result in excessive growth or stunted growth (example: SUPER tall people or SUPER short people) Pituitary Imbalance
An illness caused by the pancreas not making enough insulin Diabetes
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