Relier Pairs 4.2 Endocrine system - organsVersion en ligne Endocrine System: Organs and functions par Bárbara Pamela Serrano Flores 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The ________ is a soft, roughly triangular organ located in the thoracic cavity is much more closely associated with the immune system. It's involved in training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell The __________, is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. It regulates stress, growth, reproduction, temperature regulation and pain relief. The ________ is found in the anterior neck. It controls energy sources, protein synthesis, and the body's sensitivity to other hormones. ________ are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work over time, and affect many different processes. ________ is an abdominal organ that is located behind the stomach. It plays an important role in digestion (pancreatic juices) and in regulating blood sugar (insulin and glucagon) One of the most important functions of the __________ is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis). The _______ produce testosterone, which affects many of the male characteristics and sperm production. The ________ is a small structure in the brain, it produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles. The ________ produce estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones affect many of the female characteristics and reproductive functions. ________ are located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and hormones that can be converted to testosterone. It produces adrenaline and noradrenaline.
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