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Exocrine and endocrine system

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Glands that do not produce hormones and they release secretions through small ducts to specific locations
What is an exocrine gland
Sweat glands
What is an example of a exocrine gland
Salivary glands
What is an example of a exocrine gland
Sebaceous gland which is an oil gland
What is an example of a exocrine gland
Lacrimal gland which is a tear gland
What is an example of a exocrine gland
Mammary gland which produces milk
What is an example of a exocrine gland
Prostate gland which secretes the fluid that protects sperm
What is an example of a exocrine gland
It controls and communicates with the pituitary gland
What does the hypothalamus do
Human growth hormone
What does HGH stand for
(TSH) Thyroid stimulating hormone
What is a hormone that stimulates the functions of other glands
(FSH) Follicle stimulating hormone
What is a hormone that stimulates the functions of other glands
It contains melatonin to help you sleep
What does the pineal gland do
The thyroxin helps you metabolism disgust food
What does the thyroid gland do
Medulla the inner part which is adrenaline "fight or flight"
What is a part of the adrenal gland?
Cortex the outer part which is corticosteroids including some testosterone and others like cortisol that is produced when stressed
What is a part of the adrenal gland?
Testosterone
What hormone do the testes produce
Estrogen
what is a hormone the ovaries produce
Progesterone
what is a hormone the ovaries produce
It makes insulin and glucagon that control your blood sugar levels
What does the endocrine part of the pancreas do?
Produces pancreatic juices and digestive enzymes
What does the exocrine part of the pancreas do?
Glands are controlled by similar feedback systems that regulate the level of hormones in the bloodstream
How does a negative feedback loop
Work
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