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Pituitary Gland |
Master Gland in the middle of the brain that has an anterior and posterior lobe |
releases several hormones |
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Pineal Gland
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situated in the brain and produces melatonin
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thyroid gland
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needs iodine to produce thyroxin which regulates metabolism and energy level; also produces calcitonin
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Parathyroid |
four small glands on the posterior of the thyroid gland and produces parathormone |
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thymus gland
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releases thymosin which helps to produce lymphocytes which help to fight against viruses and infections
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ACTH/Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
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controls activity of adreno cortex which is inside the adrenal gland located above the kidney
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pituitary gland
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Melatonin
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helps control the sleep wake cycle
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pineal gland
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Aldosterone
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regulates potassium and calcium levels in the blood
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Cortisol
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stress hormone that increases blood sugar, metabolizes fat, and suppresses the immune system
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adrenal gland
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Androgen
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male corticoid (sex hormone)
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adrenal gland
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Calcitonin
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regulates calcium levels and helps with bone building
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thyroid gland
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Glucagon
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increases glucose levels in the blood
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pancreas
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Insulin
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breaks down glucose
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pancreas
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Estrogen
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stimulates the release of ova and thickens the uterus lining
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ovaries
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Testosterone
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produces sperm and aids in the development of male characteristics
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testes
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Iodine |
needed for the production of thyroxin which controls metabolism |
thyroid gland |
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adrenal gland
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located on top of kidneys produces aldosterone and cortisol
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pancreas
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produces insulin (too much glucose) and glucagon (not enough glucose)
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ovaries
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produce estrogen and progresterone
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testes
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located in the scrotum and produce testosterone
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