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Endocrine System
Gland functions
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Undergraduate 1
02/28/2009

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hypothalamus
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regulates hunger sleep wakefulness; body temp
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thyroid
Definition
regulates energy and metabolism
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pancreas
Definition
aids in the digection of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; produces insulin
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ovaries
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influence how blood circulates and determines mental vigor and sex drive
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pituitary
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implements control of hypothalamus on other endocrine glands; influences growth, metabolism and regeneration
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parathyroid
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calcium absorption
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thymus
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helps build resistance to disease
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adrenal glands
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secrete cortisol and epi; fight or flight;water balance and blood pressure
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