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| what is the function of the endocrine system? |
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| to control body functions with the use of chemicals released by glands |
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| a group of cells that makes special chemicals that are released into the bloodstream |
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| chemicals produced by the endocrine glands and act on a certain cell(s) to produce a response |
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| What does the pituitary gland do? |
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| secretes hormones (for example human growth hormone) that affect glands and organs (master gland) |
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| What does the thyroid do? |
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Definition
| increases the rate at which you use energy also produces thyroxine |
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| what does the parathyroid do? |
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| regulates calcium levels in the blood also produces epinephrine (adrenalin) |
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| What does the adrenal gland do? |
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| helps body respond to stress and danger |
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| regulates the immune system which helps you fight disease |
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| what does the pancreas do? |
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| regulates blood sugar levels also produces insulin |
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| what do the ovaries (females) do? |
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| produces hormones involved in reproduction |
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| what do the testes (males) do? |
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| produce the hormones involved in reproduction |
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| What are the feedback controls for? |
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| they are ways to turn glands on or off in order to start or stop the release of hormones |
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| When does type 1 diabetes (mellitus) develope? |
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| develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin |
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| how can you get a goiter? |
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| when the thyroid becomes enlarged because the thyroid can not produce normal amounts of throxine without iodine |
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| what happens if your thyroid does not produce enough thyroxine without iodine? |
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| a goiter can develop, feel tired, gain weight |
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