Endocrine System Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Regulates electrolyte levels, influence metabolic metabolism, and respond to stress
A
Adrenal Glands
2
Q
gamete (sex cells) producing glands
A
Gonads
3
Q
Sperm producing glands
A
Male: Testicles
4
Q
Ova (egg) producing glands
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Female: Ovaries
5
Q
Controls blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism
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Pancreas
6
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Regulates calcium levels throughout the body
A
Parathyroid Glands
7
Q
Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle
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Pineal Gland
8
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Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands
A
Pituitary Gland
9
Q
plays a major role in the immune reaction
A
thymus
10
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Stimulates the metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system
A
Thyroid Gland
