endocrine system

  1. endocrine system
    system of glands that secrete hormones into blood
  2. hormones
    affect functioning of target organs and tissues,(controlled by hypothalamus)
  3. pineal gland
    regulates sleep/wake cycles
  4. hypothalamus
    controls pituitary gland, links nervous system and endocrine system
  5. pituitary gland
    produces growth hormone
  6. thyroid gland
    metabolism rate
  7. adrenal glands
    physical arousal in response to danger, fear
  8. pancreas
    blood sugar and insulin levers / hunger
  9. ovaries
    female sexual development
  10. testes
    male sexual development
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endocrine system
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