the __________, or _______, is an endocrine gland about the size in humans. Located at the base of the brain regulates several physiological processes including stress, growth, reproduction, and lactation, temperature regulation and pain relief.
________ is found in the anterior neck The _________ controls rate of use of energy sources, protein synthesis, and controls the body's sensitivity to other hormones.
________ is a small structure of the diencephalon of the brain, the pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles.
________is located on top of each kidney. It produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and hormones that can be converted to testosterone. It produces epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are also called adrenaline and noradrenaline.
One of the most important functions of the __________ is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
________is a soft, roughly triangular organ located in the thoracic cavity is much more closely associated with the immune system. _________ role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell
________ is an abdominal organ that is located behind the stomach. _______ plays an important role in digestion and in regulating blood sugar (insulin and glucagon)
