Endocrine System

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  • Glands - an organ that develops secretion which performs specific functions in the body
  • Pituitary - considered as the master gland; secretes most of the hormone such as endorphins, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone etc.
  • Adrenal - secretes adrenaline
  • Thyroid - secretes thyroxine
  • Parathyroid - secretes parathormone
  • Pancreas - secretes insulin
  • Thymus - where t-cells critical to adaptive immune system, matures
  • Gonads - glands contain by reproductive systems