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Hypothalamus
Stimulates and controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
Pituitary gland (master gland)
Stimulates the adrenal cortex and te release of cortisol during the stress response
Responsible for uterus contractions during childbirth
Pineal gland
Responsible for important biological rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle
Thyroid gland
Responsible for regulating metabolism
Adrenal gland
Key hormones in fight or flight response
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