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Basic Endocrine System
Basic parts/functions of Endocrine system
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/05/2011

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Pineal Gland
Definition
May control timing of reproduction and set day-night rythms
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Pituitary Gland
Definition
Controls other endocrine glands; regulates growth and fluid balance
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Thyroid Gland
Definition
Controls tissue metabolic rate; regulates calcium levels
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Parathyroid Glands
Definition
Regulate calcium levels (with thyroid)
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Thymus
Definition
Controls maturation of lymphocytes
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Adrenal Glands
Definition
Adjusts water balance, tissue metabolism, cardiovascular and respiratory activity
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Kidneys
Definition
control red blood cell production and regulate blood pressure
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Pancreas
Definition
Regulates blood glucose levels
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"Gonads"
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The Testes and the Ovaries
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Testes
Definition
support male sexual characteristics and reproductive functions
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Ovaries
Definition
Support female sexual characteristics and reproductive functions
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Endocrine system
Definition
directs long-term changes in activities of other organs
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