Produces many hormones that regulate body conditions. These hormones can act on other glands, directing them to release hormones that bring about change - stimulating other hormones
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Thyriod
Produces thyroxine, which is involved in regulating things like the rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature
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Adrenal gland
Produces adrenaline , which is used to prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response
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Pancreas
Produces insulin, which is used to regulate the blood glucose level
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Ovary (females)
Produces oestrogen, which is involved in the menstrual cycle
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Testes (males)
Produces testosterone, which controls puberty and sperm production
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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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Thyriod
Card 3
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Produces adrenaline , which is used to prepare the body for a 'fight or flight' response
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Card 4
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Produces insulin, which is used to regulate the blood glucose level
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Card 5
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Produces oestrogen, which is involved in the menstrual cycle
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