Endocrine System

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