Glands

Where is the thyroid gland and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is in the throat and it produces thyroxide to regulate the body's metabloic rate, heart and digestive function etc.

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Where is the pituitary gland and what does it do?

The pituitary gland is in the brai n and it produces hormones which regulate production of other hormones.

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Where is the adrenal gland and what does it do?

The adrenal gland is next to the kidneys and it produces adrenaline

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Where is the hypothamalus and what does it do?

The hypothamalus is in the brain and it acts as a thermostat for the body/.

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Where are the ovaries and what do they do?

The ovaries are just below the kidneys and produce progeatrone and oestrogen.

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Where are the testies and what do they do?

The testies are in the ballsack and they produce testosterone.

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Where is the pituitary gland and what does it do?

The pituitary gland is in the brai n and it produces hormones which regulate production of other hormones.

Where is the adrenal gland and what does it do?

Where is the hypothamalus and what does it do?

Where are the ovaries and what do they do?

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