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The endocrine and nervous system
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endocrine system
group of organs called
endocrine glands
Hypothalamus
it is connected to the
pituitary gland
to regulate
body temperature
,
blood pressure
, and use of
water.
Pituitary
Stimulates the
adrenal gland
to release specific
hormone.
Adrenal
it triggers the "
fight and flight
" It increases uptake of
sodium
and
water
in the kidney.
Thyroid
it regulates
metabolism
Parathyroid
four
tiny glands. Regulates
minerals
in the body
calcium
and
phosphorus
Pancreas
Insulin
controls the
level
of
sugar
in the body.
Thymus
,
Ovaries
, and
Testes
developing the body
defenses
against
infection
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