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RBMS Endocrine
Endocrine System
Question | Answer |
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Endocrine System | collection of glands (what we call endocrine organs) that regulate body functions by releasing hormones. |
hormones | chemicals that control how other organs function |
glands | organs that produce & release hormones |
pituitary gland | master” gland. Controls other glands, growth, and starts puberty |
hypothalamus | gland that controls body’s temperature |
thyroid gland | controls metabolism (body’s use/storage of energy |
parathyroid glands | 4 glands that control calcium use in body |
Adrenal glands | make adrenaline (speeds up body in nervous/dangerous times |
pancreas | secretes insulin—hormone that helps cells absorb blood sugar |
gonads | sex glands |