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Endocrine Organs
Endocrine Organ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Thyroid gland | located in the anterior neck; produces key hormones for metabolism |
| Hypothalamus gland | produces the hormones that are stored in the posterior pituitary |
| pancreas | a mixed gland, located behind the stomach and close to the small intestine |
| testes | paired glands suspended in the scrotum |
| pituitary | bilobed gland located in the sella turcica |
| ovary | found in the pelvic cavity of the female, concerned with ova and female hormone production |
| thymus gland | found in the upper thorax overlying the heart; large during youth |
| pineal gland | found in the roof of the third ventricle of the brain |