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Endocrine System Glands that produce hormones and secrete them directly into the bloodstream.

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1 Endocrine System Glands that produce hormones and secrete them directly into the bloodstream.

2 It monitors the level of hormones in the blood
brain It monitors the level of hormones in the blood To produce hormones (thyroxine) that control metabolism adrenaline It regulates the rate at which sugar is used and broken down in the body “master gland” – controls all other glands and produces hormones for growth and water balance

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4 Lachrymal (tear) ducts
Pineal Body Salivary Glands Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Glands Thymus Gland Mammary Glands Adrenals Liver Pancreas Intestinal glands Ovaries Bulbo Urethral Testes

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6 Answers to diagram A. pituitary B. thymus C. adrenal D. testes
E. pineal F. thyroid with 4 parathryroids on the back G. pancreas H. ovaries


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