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Major Endocrine Organs in the Brain Region
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Pineal gland
Hypothalamus Pituitary gland |
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Endocrine Organs in the body (not brain or reproductive)
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Thyroid
Parathyroid Thymus Adrenal Pancreas |
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Hormone Half-Life
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length of time for a hormone's blood level to be decreased by half
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Glucocorticoids
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influence the energy metabolism of most body cells and help resist stressors. - help keep blood glucose levels constant
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Three cardinal signs of diabetes
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Polyuria - large urine output
Polydipsia - excessive thirst Polyphagia - excessive hunger |
