EMT-Endocrine System
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Thyroid | Metabolism, growth and development |
| Adrenal | Major gland during sympathetic activity |
| Gonads | Reproductive functions |
| Pituitary | Master Gland. Regulates other glands |
| Parathyroid | Metabolism of calcium and phosphorus |
| Islet of Langerhans | Regulation of Sugar |
| Urinary System | Filter and excrete waste from blood. Maintanins a balance of water |
| Kidneys | 2, site of filtration |
| Ureters | 2, Cary waste from kidney to bladder |
| Bladder | Houses urine for elimination |
| Urethra | Passage of urine from the bladder to the outside. |
| Stomach | Primary location of digestion |
| Pancreas | Secretes enzymes to facilitate digestion. Produces insulin |
| Liver | Produces bile |
| Spleen | Production of RBC's, filtration of blood |
| Gall Bladder | Stores bile from the liver |
| Small Intestine | Continued breakdown & refinment of food |
| Large Intestine | Absorbs water. Route to eliminate waste via rectum and anus. |
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