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Endocrine System

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What is the function of the Endocrine System   Controlling + regulating of Homeostasis/Hormones  
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What are Endocrine Glands   Ductless - Produce hormones eg. Adrenal  
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What are Exocrine Glands   Ducts - Produce Non hormone products eg. Sweat  
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What is the function of the Pineal Gland   Regulates Sleep wake Cycle  
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What is the function of the Pituitory Gland   Known as the master gland - Causes kidneys to reabsorbs more water + decreases urine expelled from the body  
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What is the function of Hypothalmus   Maintains body homeostasis - Link between endocrine + nervous system Controls production of other hormones - Start/Stop control  
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Where is the Hypothalmus located   Above the pituitary gland + Brain Stem  
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What is the function of the Thyroid Gland   Releases hormone that controls metabolism - way body uses energy  
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Where is the Thyroid located   Base of neck - anterior to Trachea  
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What is the function of the Para-Thyroid   Controls calcium within the blood  
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What is the function of the Thymus Gland   Develops 'T' cells  
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Where is the Thymus located   Behind the Sternum  
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What is the function of Adrenal Glands   Produce Coritsol + Aldosterone in the Adrenal Cortex Produce Adrenaline in the Adrenal Medulla  
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What is the function of the Pancreas   Exocrine- Digestive Endocrine - Hormone producing  
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Where is the Pancreas located   Retroperitonim  
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What is the function of the Testes   Produce Testosterone  
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What is the function of the Ovary   Production of Progesterone + Oestrogen  
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