Produces many hormones that regulate body conditions, sometimes known as the master gland because these hormones act on other glands, directing them to release hormones that bring about change.
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Thyroid gland
Produces thyroxine which is involved in regulating things like the rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature.
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Adrenal glands
Produces adrenaline which is used to prepare the body for flight or fight response.
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Ovaries
Produces oestrogen which is involved in the menstrual cycle
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Testes
Produces testosterone which controls puberty and sperm production in males
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Pancreas
Produces insulin which is used to regulate the blood glucose level.
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Card 2
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Produces thyroxine which is involved in regulating things like the rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature.
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Thyroid gland
Card 3
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Produces adrenaline which is used to prepare the body for flight or fight response.
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Card 4
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Produces oestrogen which is involved in the menstrual cycle
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Card 5
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Produces testosterone which controls puberty and sperm production in males
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