Endocrine System - Hormones

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Pituitary Gland

produces growth hormone for enhanced growth

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Parathyroid Glands

produces parathyroid hormone for elevating blood calcium

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Thyroid Gland

produces calcitonin for lowering blood calcium and is responsible for regulating metabolism

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Adrenal Glands

produces cortisol for initiating “fight or flight”

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Pancreas

produces insulin and glucose for regulating blood glucose levels

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Ovaries

produce oestrogen in females for sexual characteristics

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Testes

produces testosterone in males for sexual characteristics