Endocrine System - Woodert

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<p>pineal gland</p>

pineal gland

secretes melatonin, which controls day-night sleep patterns

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<p>pituitary gland</p>

pituitary gland

regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the hormone with growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH0, and prolactin.

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<p>adrenal glands</p>

adrenal glands

produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, etc.

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<p>thymus</p>

thymus

produces and is responsible for the immune cells

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<p>thyroid gland</p>

thyroid gland

makes 3 types of thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and calcitonin

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<p>parathyroid glands</p>

parathyroid glands

to make the parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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<p>pancreas</p>

pancreas

makes the hormone insulin

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<p>testes</p>

testes

makes sperm and testosterone

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<p>ovaries</p>

ovaries

it makes eggs