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Endrocrine System Functions

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pineal glandregulates sleep/wake functions
hypothalamusgoverns the autonomic nervous system
pituitaryour thermostat, controls glands' hormone secretion
thyroidinfluences metabolism, growth/develop, temperature
parathyroidmaintains calcium levels for good nerve/muscle function
thymustransforms lymphocytes into T-cell for immunity
adrenalits hormones regulate 'flight or fight', affects BP, sugar levels, growwth & sexual characteristics
pancreasMakes endrocrine(for insulin) & exocrine for digestion
testeslocated in the male scrotum & makes testosterone
ovariesmakes estrogen & progesterone
estrogendevelop female characteristics
pregesteronemaintains menstrual cycle, aids in pregnancy & lactation



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