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Pituitary/hypophysis
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Master gland; has regulatory effects on other endocrine glands.
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Pituitary Anterior lobe
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Influences growth & sexual development, thyroid function, adrenocortical function; regulates skin pigmentation.
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Pituitary Posterior lobe
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Stimulates reabsorption of water & elevates blood pressure; stimulates the uterus to contract during labor, delivery and parturition, stimulates the release of milk during suckling.
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Pineal
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Helps regulate release of gonadotropin and conttrols body pigmentation.
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Thyroid
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Vital role in metabolism; regulates body's metabolic processes; influences bone and calcium metabolism; helps maintain plasma calcium homeostasis.
Produces Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3) & Calcitonin. |
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Parathyroid
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Maintains normal serum calcium level; plays a role in metabolism of phosphorus.
Produces PTH=Parathyroid/parathormone hormone. |
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Pancreas (islets of Langerhans)
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Regulates blood glucose levels; plays a vital role in metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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Adrenals/suprarenals. Adrenal cortex
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Regulates carbohydrate metabolism, anti-inflammatory effect; helps body cope during stress; regulates electrolyte and water balance; promotes development of male characteristics.
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Adrenals/suprarenals. Adrenal medulla.
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Synthesizes, secretes, and stores catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine).
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Ovaries
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Promote growth, development and maintenance of female sex organs.
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Testes
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Promote growth, development, and maintenance of male sex organs.
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