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09/28/2016

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endocine system
Definition
system of glands that produce hormones and are released into the blood stream
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glands
Definition
organs that produce hormones
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Metabolism
Definition
rate which food converts into energy so cells can use.
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thyroid
Definition
butterfly shape sits on the base of neck controls metabolism
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pituitary gland
Definition
size of pea sits at the base of the brain master of glands
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hormones
Definition
chemical messengers that are released into blood stream
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Hypothalamus
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size of a cherry like a boss
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Thymus gland
Definition
t cells
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parathyroid gland
Definition
sits behind thyroid controls 4 glands calisuim
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Adrenal gland
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triangle shape, sits on top of the kidney adrenalin
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pancreas
Definition
breaks down and diegests food stores energy
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sex gonads
Definition
reproductive glands that produce sex cells
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testes
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produce testosternone and sperm cells
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ovaries
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produces estrogen egg cells
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sebaceous gland
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produces oil and dirt and creates acne
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mammary gland
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produces breast milk
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