The Endocrine System

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