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Health
Endocrine Glands
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10/30/2003

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Term
Pituitary gland:
location?
what is it?
what does it do?
Definition
Location: base of brain
It is the master gland.
It controls most of the activities in your body including: (3)
1. metabolism
2. growth rate
3. reproduction
Term
Hypothalamus is in control of_________.
Definition
pituitary gland; regulates body tempurature,use of water, and blood pressure
Term
__________ tells pituitary gland to realease hormones.
Definition
hypothalamus
Term
adrenal glands:
where?
Definition
found on both sides of the body
Term
Adrenal glands do what?
Definition
responed to stressful situations and regulate matabolism & kidneys
Term
Adrenal glands gives out harmones called ____________.
Definition
adrenaline
Term
adrenaline important factor in __________(2).
Definition
the fight or flight responce (instinct) and blood pressure
Term
The Thyroid gland ___________(does what?).
Definition
regulates metabolism
Term
The Parathyroid glands are ______________(where?).
Definition
attached to the back of the Thyroid gland
Term
The Parathyroid glands __________________(do what?)
Definition
regulate calcium and phosphorus. It is necessary for proper bone & tooth formation and for muscle & nerve activity.
Term
Hypoglycemia is when the ____________.
Definition
level of sugar in blood is too low
Term
pancreas:
where?
part of?
controls?
Definition
where:large gland located behind the stomach;
part of: digestive & endocrine system;
controls level of sugar in blood
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