endocrine glands

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Pancreas

Contains the beta cells of the islets of Lagerhans

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Adrenal cortex secretes

Secretes glucocorticoids , mineralocorticoids, and androgens

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Adrenal cortex

It’s hormonal secretion is controlled by ACTH

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Thyroid gland

Secretes iodine-containing hormone

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Hypothalamus

Secretes releasing hormones

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Anterior Pituitary Gland

Secretes ACTH, TSH, prolactin, growth hormone, and gonadotropins

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Parathyroid glands

It’s hormone moves calcium from bone to blood.

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Pancreas

Secretes both insulin and glucagon

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Adrenal medulla

Part of the “fight or flight” system; secretes catecholamines

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Posterior pituitary gland

The neurohypophysis; secretes ADH and oxytocin

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