anatomy & function of the endocrine system
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controls the function of other endocrine glands
pituitary 1
make & release corticosteroids
adrenal gland 1
sleep, appetite, and blood pressure
hypothalamus 1
produces epinephrine
adrenal gland 2
controls water balance in the body
hypothalamus 2
produces melatonin
pineal gland
regulates calcium balance
thyroid & parathyroid 1
regulates sugars through insulin & glucagon
pancreas 1
located in the chest
thymus 1
located in a pouch
testes
fights infections & produces WBCs
thymus 2
located behind the stomach
pancreas 2
no larger than a pea
pituitary 2
located below the larynx
thyroid & parathyroid 3
stimulates or suppresses the pituitary
hypothalamus 3
controls metabolism
thyroid gland & pancreas
produces progesterone
ovaries
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