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Endocrine System
The Endocrine System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| on top of kidneys, prduces variety of hormones, help body adapt to physical and emotional stress, help stabalize blood sugars | adrenal glands |
| pea sized structure attached to hypothalmus of brain, prduces hormones that affect wide range of body activities from growth to reproduction | pituatary glands |
| chemical produced by endocrine system; released directly into blood stream by ductless glands; affects specific target tissues and can speed up or slow down cellular activities | hormone |
| lies deep in the brain, produces melatonin, regulates wake/sleep patters | pineal glands |
| control sugar levels in blood stream. produces insulin | pancreas |
| below larynyx, regulatres metabolism | thyroid |
| regulates calcium levels | parathyroid |