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Endocrine studystack
Set 8 Endocrine studystack
Question | Answer |
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Endocrine Gland | Produces and releases chemicals called hormones into the blood stream. |
Adrenal Gland | Produces the steroid hormone Adrenaline. |
Parathyroid Gland | Regulates the amount of calcium in the blood stream |
Pancreas | Produces the hormones Insulin and Glucagon |
Testes | Produces male sex cells |
Ovaries | Produces female sex cells |
Hypothalamus | Sends nerve signals from the brain to different parts of the Endocrine system. |
Pituitary Gland | Produces hormones that controls many of the bodies activities. |
Thyroid Gland | Regulates the amount of energy released from food into the blood stream. |
Thymus | Helps to fight diseases. |