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Endocrine-system

Glands

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Pancreas A gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.
Ovary The female gonad or reproductive gland, in which the ova and the hormones that regulate female secondary sex characteristics develop. the female gonad or reproductive gland, in which the ova and the hormones that regulate female secondary sex charact
Testes The male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum.
Thymus A ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates.
Thyroid Gland A two-lobed endocrine gland, located at the base of the neck that secretes two hormones that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth, and development.
Pituitary Tumor A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that regulates the body's balance of hormones.
Parathyroid Gland Are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.
Hypothalamus Gland Is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
Adrenal Gland One of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Pineal Gland A small, cone-shaped endocrine organ in the posterior forebrain, secreting melatonin and involved in biorhythms and gonadal development. Also called epiphysis.
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