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Endocrine System Vocabulary

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Pineal Glandlocated in brain; regulates sleep & wake cycle
Pituitary Gland"Master Gland"; produces growth hormones
Thymuslocated behind sternum; produces infection-fighting hormones
Testesproduce the male hormone, testosterone which makes "men"..."men"
Thyroid Glandbelow the larynx; regulates metabolism and helps the nervous system work properly
Parathyroid Glandsattached the back of the thyroid; regulate calcium levels, help muscles work, and help nerves function
Adrenal Glandsproduce "Fight or Flight" hormones (adrenaline)
Pancreashelp regulate blood sugar levels by producing insulin
Ovarieslocated in a female's pelvic area; produce estrogen/progesterone; make "women"..."women"
Negative-Feedback Systemhormone regulation system; works like a thermostat on a furnace
Insulina hormone produced by the pancreas; helps metabolize sugar
Diabetesa disease where the body has difficulty metabolizing sugar
Testosteronea male hormone responsible for causing boys to become men
Estrogen/Progesteronefemale hormones responsible for causing girls to become women


7th Grade Science Teacher
Midlakes Middle School
Clifton Springs, NY

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