Endocrine System
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endocrine glands | produce and release their chemical products directly into the blood stream
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hormones | turn on, turn off, speed up, or slow down the activities of different organs and tissues
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target cells | cells that recognize the hormone's chemical structure
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hypothalamus | sends nerve messages, produces hormones, and helps to maintain homeostasis
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pituitary gland | communicates with the hypothalamus to control many body activities
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thyroid gland | controls the release of energy from food molecules during respiration
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adrenal glands | trigger the body to respond to emergencies
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ovaries | control changes in a teenage girl's body
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testes | control changes in a teenage boy's body
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pancreas | produces insulin and glucagon
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