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| endocrine system | a system of glands and hormones that control many different body organs and help the body function properly |
| pituitary gland | known as the master gland; it controls the other endocrine glands and releases HGH |
| thyroid gland | a butterfly shaped gland in our neck; it works with the pituitary gland to control how we grow |
| parathyroid gland | four small glands on our thyroid gland that regulates the amount of minerals in our blood |
| pancreas | a large gland located by the stomach that releases insulin which help our body use glucose |
| adrenal glands | two glands located at the top of the kidneys that help prepare the body for stressful situations |
| reproductive glands | ovaries and testes |
| ovaries | the female reproductive glands that make egg cells and release hormones that cause body changes |
| testes | the male reproductive glands produces and releases sperm |
