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Endocrine System |
A chemical communication network that sends messages throughout the body via the bloodstream |
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Hormones |
Chemicals that circulate through the blood and regulate the functioning and growth of the body and regulate the functioning or growth of the body |
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Pituitary Gland |
The major component of the endocrine system or "master gland", which secretes hormones that control growth and other parts of the endocrine system Regulates other endocrine glands. |
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Hypothalamus |
Secretes several neurohormones that stimulate or inhibit anterior pituitary function A tiny part of the brain, located below the thalamus, that maintains homeostasis and produces and regulates vital behavior, such as eating, drinking and sexual behavior |
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Anterior Pituitary Gland |
Produces 6 hormones with diverse actions |
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Posterior Pituitary Gland |
Secretes oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions during birth; also secretes antidiuretic hormone, which increases water retention in the kidney |
