The Endocrine System
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main endocrine glands
hypothalamus
pituitary
thyroid
adrenal medulla
ovaries
testes
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hypothalamus
controls release of pituitary hormones
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pituitary gland
“master gland”; triggers hormone secretion in other endocrine glands
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thyroid
affects metabolism rate; growth and development
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adrenal medulla
produces adrenaline, which increases sugar output of liver; “fight or flight” response
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ovaries
estrogen stimulates female sex characteristics; progesterone prepares uterus for implantation of embryo
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testes
testosterone produces male sex characteristics; relevant to sexual arousal
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