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8 endocrine specific glands
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pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, pancreas, adrenals, gonads, pineal, thymus
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exocrine glands
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sweat glands, salivary glands, or mucous glands
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2 distinct gland groups
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exocrine and endocrine glands
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these are part of what gland group : such as sweat glands, salivary glands, or mucous glands, secrete fluids that are transported via ducts to their appropriate destinations and function within a particular system of the body
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exocrine glands
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pituitary gland location
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attached to undersurface of brain
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thyroid gland location
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neck
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adrenals location
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on superior portion of kidneys
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gonads (male and female)location
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male and female sex glands located in their respective reproductive systems
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pancreas location
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retroperitoneal within abdominal cavity
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pineal gland location
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midbrain
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each endocrine glad has a unique function in maintaining...
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proper body balance
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which glands are ductless and secrete chemicals, called hormones, directly into blood
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endocrine glands
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what body system works closely together with the endocrine system
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nervous system
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body's internal environment equilibrium is called...
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homeostatis
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ductless glands which secrete hormones
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endocrine glands
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