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Hypothalamus
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releasing hormones
controls release of Pituitary Hormones |
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Pituitary
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Stimulating Hormones
stimulates many other Endocrine Glands |
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Thyroid
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Thyroxine
Regulates metabolism Growth |
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Parathyroid
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Parathyroid hormone
regulates blood levels |
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Pancreas
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insulin
signals cells to use and store glucose as glycogen |
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Pancreas
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Glucagon
signals cells to release stored glucose into blood |
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Ovaries
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Estrogen
Remains female reproductive system and secondary sex characters: breast growth, hips...etc |
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Testes
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Testosterone
Remains male reproductive system and secondary sex characters: facial and body hair, deep voice...etc. |
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Adrenal Glands
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Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
Short-term stress response: increasing alertness and providing bursts of energy. |
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Adrenal Glands
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Steroid
Long-term Stress Response |
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Kidneys
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Erythropoietin
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Thyroid
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Calcitonin
lowers calcium level by bringing/storing calcium in the bones |
