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What is endocrine systems function? |
To control certain physiological activities and help maintain homeostasis |
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What Organs are part of the Endocrine System? |
Pineal Gland Hypothalamus Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Gland Thymus Adrenal Glands Pancreas Gonads |
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What types of chemicals can hormones be? |
Amino acid-based Steroids |
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Target Cells |
Tissues affected by hormones |
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Negative Feeback |
When contractions of a regular substance reaches a certain level, the gland is inhibited from secreting more hormlnes |
