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Endocrine System 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pituitary Gland | The pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that controls different hormone functions. Also called the"master gland". |
| Pineal Gland | A pine cone-shaped gland in the vertebrate brain that produces a hormone called melatonin. |
| Hypothalamus Gland | A gland located in the lower region in the brain that controls our emotions and behavior. |
| Thyroid Gland | A gland located in the front of the neck that takes iodine and converts it into hormones. |
| Parathyroid Glands | The four, small gland located behind the thyroid that regulate the calcium levels in our body. |
| Thymus Gland | A organ that lies underneath the top of the breatbone that produces a type of white blood cell known as T-lymhocyte. |
| Adrenal Glands | Triangle-shaped glands that sit on top of the kidneys which release different hormones, give orders to sex organs, and order the cells when to activate and when to stop activity. |
| Pancreas | A gland located deep in the abdomen that produces several important hormones. |
| Ovaries | Oval- shaped female glands that lie on either side of the uterus and produce eggs and female sex organs. |
| Testes | Two, egg-shaped male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone. |