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6 Cards in this Set
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Thyroid |
- Secretes thyroxine - Controls metabolic rate - Target organs: liver and kidneys |
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Pancreas |
- Secretes insulin - Controls blood sugar levels - Target organs: kidney |
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Adrenal |
- Secretes adrenalin - Prepares body for stress - Target organs: vital organs, (eg liver and heart) |
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Testes |
- Secretes testosterone - Controls development of male sexual characteristics - Target organs: male reproductive organs |
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Ovaries |
- Secrets oestrogen - Controls development of female sexual characteristics - Target organs: uterus |
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Pituitary gland |
- Secretes ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)- Controls blood water level - Target organs: kidney |
