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| What is the function of the Endocrine System? |
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| help regulate and coordinate body systems |
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| chemical messangers manufactured in glands throughout the body |
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| Where do Endocrine Glands release hormones to? |
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Directly into the blood
*The body doesn't react as quickly to the messages from the endocrine system as it does from those of the nervous system |
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| What does the Endocrine System consist of? |
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| many different organs and glands |
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Function: Produces hormones that affect growth and reproduction
AKA: The Master Gland |
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| Function: regulates your metabolic rate |
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Where? On top of each of the kidneys
Function: makes adrenaline to help your body to adapt to physical and emotional stress |
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Male: Testes- produces testosterone
Female: Ovaries- produces estrogen and progesterone
*These hormones regulate the reproductive organs and are responsible for producing and maintaining male/ female physical characteristics |
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