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adrenal glands
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1 gland on top of each kidney
regulates sodium and electrolyte balance affects fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism influences development of sexual characteristics sustains flight-or-flight response |
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adrenal cortex
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outer shell of adrenal gland
synthesizes glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids secretes small amts of sex hormones (androgen, estrogen) |
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adrenal medulla
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inner core of the adrenal gland
part of sympathetic nervous system produces Epi and NE |
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thyroid gland
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located in the anterior part of the neck
controls metabolism rate and growth produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) and thyrocalcitonin |
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parathyroid
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located on the thyroid gland
controls calcium and phosphorus metabolism produced parathyroid hormone |
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pancreas
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located posteriorly to the stomach
influences carb metabolism indirectly influences fat and protein metabolism produces insulin and glucagon |
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ovaries and testes
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ovaries - located in pelvic cavity, produce estrogen and progesterone
testes - in scrotum, control development of secondary sex characteristics, produce testosterone |
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negative feedback loop
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regulates hormone secretion by hypothalamus and pituitary gland
increased amts of target gland hormones in blood stream decrease secretion of the same hormone and other hormones that stimulate their release |
