Flashcards in E, R, I Test Deck (12)
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What makes up the endocrine system?
glands that release their products into the bloodstream. These products deliver messages throughout the bod.
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thymus
during childhood, the thymus releases thymosin, which stimulates T cell development and proper immune response
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adrenal glands
the adrenal glands release epinephrine and norepinephrine, which helps the body respond to stress
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pineal gland
the pineal gland releases melatonin, which is involved in rythmic activities, such as daily sleep-wake cycles
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what does the adrenal gland release?
hormones that help the body deal with stress
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what helps to keep the level of glucose in the blood stable?
insulin and glucagon
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what is the main function of the male reproductive system?
to produce and deliver sperm
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scrotum
eternal sac that the testes descend into
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ovulation
process in which an egg is released from the ovary
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fallopian tubes
one of the two fluid filled tubes in human females through which an egg passes after its release from an ovary
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uterus
an organ that is ready to recieve a fertilized egg.
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