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endocrine system (glands, hormones, organs (pancreas (glucagon, insulin),…
endocrine system
glands, hormones, organs
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adrenal gland
glucocrticoids cortisol (adrenal cortex, outer)
epinephrine/ adrenaline (adrenal medulla, inner)
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responds to stress or injury and releases anti-inflammatory responses, activated by ACTH
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acts in bone marrow to stimulate the production of mature red blood cells, to maintain healthy oxygen levels in our tissues
is important for the maintenance of healthy bones and also helps to regulate the response of the immune system to infection.
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controls sleep cycles, alertness, & body temperature
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blood sugar levels are abnormally high because the body does not produce enough insulin to meet its needs
overactivity of the thyroid gland that leads to high levels of thyroid hormones and speeding up of vital body functions.
underactivity of the thyroid gland that leads to inadequate production of thyroid hormones and a slowing of vital body functions.