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Pituitary gland:
location?
what is it?
what does it do? |
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Definition
Location: base of brain
It is the master gland.
It controls most of the activities in your body including: (3)
1. metabolism
2. growth rate
3. reproduction |
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| Hypothalamus is in control of_________. |
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Definition
| pituitary gland; regulates body tempurature,use of water, and blood pressure |
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| __________ tells pituitary gland to realease hormones. |
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Definition
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Definition
| found on both sides of the body |
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Definition
| responed to stressful situations and regulate matabolism & kidneys |
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| Adrenal glands gives out harmones called ____________. |
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| adrenaline important factor in __________(2). |
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Definition
| the fight or flight responce (instinct) and blood pressure |
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| The Thyroid gland ___________(does what?). |
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Definition
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| The Parathyroid glands are ______________(where?). |
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Definition
| attached to the back of the Thyroid gland |
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| The Parathyroid glands __________________(do what?) |
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Definition
| regulate calcium and phosphorus. It is necessary for proper bone & tooth formation and for muscle & nerve activity. |
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| Hypoglycemia is when the ____________. |
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Definition
| level of sugar in blood is too low |
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Term
pancreas:
where?
part of?
controls? |
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Definition
where:large gland located behind the stomach;
part of: digestive & endocrine system;
controls level of sugar in blood |
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