endocrine system Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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hormones
A
chemical messengers that are produced by glands that are released into bloodstream
2
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thyroid
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hormone produced: thryoxine
3
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adrenal
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hormone produced: adrenaline
4
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pancreas
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hormone produced: insulin
5
Q
ovaries
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hormone produced: oestrogen and progresterone
6
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testes
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hormone produced: testosterone
sperm production and development of male characteristics
7
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pituitary
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hormone produced: fsh and lh
the master gland
targets various organs
