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pituitary gland- hormones it secretes and it's function |
-secretes Thyroid Simulating Hormone. function - controls all other glands. |
Master gland |
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Thyroid - hormone it secretes and it's function. |
-thyroxine -regulates metabolic rate; speed of digestion. |
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Pancreas |
-secretes insulin and glucogen. -Insulin tells the liver to change glucose to glycogen. -Glycogen tells the liver to change glycogen to glucose. |
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Adrenal |
-secretes adrenaline. -prepares the body for activity in danger and excitement. |
Raises breathing and heart rate |
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Ovaries |
-hormones secreted are oestrogen and progesterone. Function - causes ovulation, menstruation and female sex characteristics. |
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Testis |
Hormone - testosterone. Function - causes sperm formation and male sex characteristics. |
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