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endocrine system!
chapter 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Regulate electrolyte levels, influence metabolism, and respond to stress. | adrenal glands - adren/o |
| Regulate development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. | gonads Male: testicles Female: ovaries - gonad/o |
| Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism. | pancreatic islets - pancreat/o |
| Regulat calcium levels throughout the body. | parathyroid glands - parathyroid/o |
| Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands. | pituitary gland - pituit/o, pituitar/o |
| Plays a major role in the immune reaction. | thymus - thym/o |
| stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system. | thyroid gland - thyr/o, thyroid/o |