Glandular System
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Pituitary Gland | MASTER GLAND; GROWTH. Master gland of the body; small bean- shaped unit attached to and controlled by the hypothalamus. Sends messages that start other glands, decides how tall or short we will be, makes growth hormone but inconsistently at times- serve cases can be treated with medication |
| Thyroid Gland | METABOLISM. Shaped like a bow tie and sits inside the neck. Pituitary sends signals to thyroid to control metabolism. |
| Adrenal Glands | ADRENALINE. Located on right and left side of the body. Cortex signals major emergency to hypothalamus- tells pituitary which sends hormones to adrenal glands- the adrenal glands then dump adrenaline into bloodstream |
| Gonads | REPRODUCTION. Sex glands that produce the sperm or eggs for reproduction. Male sex hormone called androgen, female sex hormone called estrogen. These hormones make us look male or female. |
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