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Cell Biology
Organ Systems
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