Relier Pairs Topic 7 Endocrine termsVersion en ligne Matching the components of the endocrine system with their definitions par Rick Roberts 1 has both exocrine and endocrine functions, including an exocrine role in the form of releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine 2 pea-sized gland that is responsible for secreting nine different hormones 3 glands associated with the kidneys that harbor two endocrine gland functions in the inner medulla and outer cortex 4 general term for chemical messengers that direct and control body processes 5 largest pure endocrine gland in the body 6 responsible for maturation of the reproductive organs in femals and, along with progesterone, promotes breast development and the menstrual cycle 7 responsible for maturation of the male reproductive organs and promotes sperm production and reproductive functioning 8 produce sex hormones; testes in males and ovaries in females gonads pancreas pituitary gland adrenal glands hormones estrogen testosterone thyroid gland