endocrine system

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  • endocrine system
    1. pituitary gland- regulate body conditions called ‘master gland‘ bc hormones act upon other glands to release hormomes
  • ovaries
    produces oestrogen
  • testes
    produces testosterone
  • thyroid
    produces thyroxine and regulates thing i.e rate of metabolis, heart rate, temp
  • adrenaline gland
    produces adrenaline for fight or flight
  • pancreas
    produces insulin to regulate blood glucose