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Endocrine system 9A
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| List the major organs | Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid Parathyroid Thymus Adrenal glands Pancreas Ovaries Testes |
| Purpose: | To control growth, development, metabolism and reproduction through the production of secretion of hormones |
| Thyroid | (affects metabolism, among other things) |
| Parathyroids | (help regulate level in calcium in the blood) |
| Testis | (secretes male sex hormones) |
| Hypothalamus | Brain region controlling the pitutary gland |
| Adrenal glands | Help trigger the fight or flight response |
| Pancreas | Regulates the level of sugar in blood |
| Ovary | secretes female sex hormone |