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10 Cards in this Set
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Pineal Gland
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-Secretes melatonin (When your eyes are closed)
-Responsible for circadian rhythm (Internal clock) |
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Anterior Pituary Gland
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-Secretes GH or Growth Hormone
-Responsible for cell growth |
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Posterior Pituary Gland
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-Secretes ADH or (Anti-diuretic hormone) holds onto fluids..kidney
-Responsible for water balance |
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Thyroid Gland
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-Secretes T3/T4
-Responsible for regulating metabolism -Secretes Calcitonin -Responsible for lowering blood Calcium |
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Parathyroid Gland
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-Secretes PTH or Parathyroid Gland
-Responsible for raising blood Calcium |
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Pancreas
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-Secretes insulin hormone
-Responsible for lowering blood sugar |
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Adrenal Cortex
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-Secretes Glucocorticoids (Advil)
-Responsible for anti-inflammatory |
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Adrenal Medulla
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-Secretes epinephrine
-Responsible for fight or flight (accident)...stress levels |
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Ovary Gland
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-Secretes estrogen
-Responsible for female sex characteristics |
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Testes Gland
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-Secretes testosterone
-Responsible for male sex characteristics |
