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Endocrine System
Endocrine - Glands - (PTA - irongirl)
Question | Answer |
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Hypothalmus | Connects to the pituitary gland and is responsible for body temp.,appetite, sweating, thirst, sexual behavior, rage, fear, BP, sleep. |
Pituitary Gland | "The Master Gland" influenced by factors such as seasonal changes or emotional stress. Secretes endorphins that act on the nervous system and reduce a person's sensitivity to pain. |
Thyroid Gland | Butterfly shaped, produces triiodothyronine and thyroxine that act to control the rate at which cells burn the fuel from food. |
Parathyroid Glands | Four of these that produce parathyroid hormone which important to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate. |
Adrenal Glands | Regulate water and sodium balance, the body's response to stress, immune system, sexual development and function, metabolism. |
Pancreas | Islets of Langerhans - hormone producing cells (glucagon & inculin). |