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What is the function of the endocrine system?
Controls the
vital functions
in the body.
How does the endocrine system work?
Slowly
but with very
powerful
and
widespread
effects.
What do glands release?
Hormones
What do hormones do?
Regulate
the bodys
growth,
metabolism
and
reproduction.
Pituitary Gland
In the
brain.
Controls the
release
of
hormones
from all other endocrine
glands.
Thyroid
In the throat.
Produces
thyroxine
.
Increases heart rate and metabolism.
Adrenal glands
On top of both
kidneys
Produce adrenaline.
Increases body activity.
Ovaries
Female
Produce
oestrogen
.
Controls menstrual cycle
Dev of wider hips and breasts
Testes
Male
Produce
testosterone
Increases aggression.
Regulates sex drive
Increases muscle mass
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