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