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Endocrine - Glands - (PTA - irongirl)

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Hypothalmus   Connects to the pituitary gland and is responsible for body temp.,appetite, sweating, thirst, sexual behavior, rage, fear, BP, sleep.  
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Pituitary Gland   "The Master Gland" influenced by factors such as seasonal changes or emotional stress. Secretes endorphins that act on the nervous system and reduce a person's sensitivity to pain.  
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Thyroid Gland   Butterfly shaped, produces triiodothyronine and thyroxine that act to control the rate at which cells burn the fuel from food.  
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Parathyroid Glands   Four of these that produce parathyroid hormone which important to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate.  
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Adrenal Glands   Regulate water and sodium balance, the body's response to stress, immune system, sexual development and function, metabolism.  
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Pancreas   Islets of Langerhans - hormone producing cells (glucagon & inculin).  
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