Endocrine System

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  1. 3. A the small gland attached to the base of the brain producing hormones that control other glands
  2. 5. A large gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes to aid in digestion
  3. 8. A gland in the neck that secretes hormones which regulates metabolism and growth
  4. 9. Four glands next to the thyroid that secrete hormones that regulate calcium in the body
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  1. 1. A part of the brain that secretes many hormones and controls body temperature and hunger
  2. 2. A small gland near the centre of the brain that controls sleep patterns
  3. 4. Female reproductive organs that secretes oestrogen, vital for the development and fertility
  4. 6. Small glands on top of the kidneys that produces hormones that help control blood sugar and burn fat
  5. 7. Chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood
  6. 8. Male endocrine glands that secretes testosterone, a hormone vital for male development