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Endocrine system (hormone Actions at Receptors (hormone travel by cells…
Endocrine system
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Contains the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females) and testicles (in males)
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Water ,electrolyte , nutrient balance
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Posterior Pituitary serves as a site for the secretion of neurohypophysial hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin straight into the blood.
Thyroid gland -a large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones to regulate growth and development through the rate of metabolism.
Parathyroid Gland - the main function is to regulate the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.
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Pancreas - Has both an endocrine and an exocrine function. As an endocrine gland, it secretes insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide into the blood. As an exocrine gland, it secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum through the pancreatic duct.