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What is the function of the pituitary gland?
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
- Controls blood sugar levels
- Regulates metabolism
- Regulates sleep cycle
- Produces hormones that regulate other glands (correct)
What does the pineal gland regulate?
What does the pineal gland regulate?
Sleep cycle
What are the two primary functions of the pancreas?
What are the two primary functions of the pancreas?
Aids digestion and controls blood sugar levels
What does the adrenal gland regulate?
What does the adrenal gland regulate?
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What do the ovaries generate?
What do the ovaries generate?
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What is the role of the parathyroid gland?
What is the role of the parathyroid gland?
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What do the testes produce?
What do the testes produce?
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Study Notes
Endocrine System Glands and Their Functions
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Pituitary Gland
- Produces hormones that regulate other glands.
- Controls growth and various bodily processes.
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Pineal Gland
- Regulates sleep cycles.
- Produces melatonin, influencing sleep patterns.
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Pancreas
- Functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
- Regulates digestion and blood sugar levels.
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Adrenal Glands
- Involved in metabolism regulation.
- Influences blood pressure and stress response.
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Ovaries
- Responsible for generating ova (egg cells) in women.
- Play a critical role in female reproductive health.
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Parathyroid Glands
- Essential for maintaining calcium levels in the body.
- Helps regulate bone health and metabolic processes.
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Testes
- Produce sperm and the hormone testosterone in men.
- Key player in male reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.
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