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It's where the Thymus is located.
Behind the sternum.
This stimulates the Thyroid.
TSH.
It produces Melatonin.
Pineal gland.
True or false: the endocrine system will react to changes in the blood's PH levels.
True.
Why do women experience menopause?
Decreased estrogen levels.
They're on top of the kidneys.
Adrenal glands.
This will stimulate sperm production in men, ovulation in women.
FSH.
It helps regulate metabolism.
Thyroid.
What is the function of Aldersterone?
Retains sodium and eliminates potassium.
This will decrease lymphocyte activity during pregnancy.
Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
The ovaries are over here.
Lateral to the Fallopian tubes.
This will retain water and increase blood pressure.
ADH.
This produces ANH which decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume.
Heart.
What is the function of the Islets of Langerhans?
Produce insulin and glucagon.
This hormone is involved in social bonding.
Oxytocin.
Posterior and superior to the Hypothalamus.
Pineal gland.
Parathyroid hormone increases...
Blood calcium levels.
These will produce Leptin, which will decrease hunger.
Fat cells.
True or false: Alpha cells produce insulin.
False.
The pituitary sits in this bony area.
The Sella turcia.
Posterior and lateral to the Thyroid.
Parathyroids.
thymosin, thymopoietin, and thymulin are responsible for...
Maturing T-cells.
This gland might be what makes the Hulk so strong.
The Adrenal glands.
True or false: More T3 and T4 will decrease the metabolic rate.
False.
Portal circulation is also known as...
The hypophysial portal system.