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Role of the Endocrine system
Works alongside the nervous system to control vital function in the body.
Role of the pituitary gland
Known as the master gland
Controls the release of hormones from all other glands.
3 main roles of hormones
Growth
Reproduction
Metabolism
Example of Growth hormones
Growth hormone - Pituitary gland
Thymosin - Thymus
Testosterone - Testes
Examples of Metabolism hormones
Melatonin - Pineal gland
Thyroxine - Thyroid
Adrenaline - Adrenal gland
Examples of reproductive hormones
LH and FSH - Pituitary gland
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