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Hormonal Organs (Endocrine System (Thyroid (Butterfly-shaped organ located…
Hormonal Organs
Endocrine System
Thyroid
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Physiologically compared to a drummer in a band, who sets the rhythm for fuel production
Pituitary Gland
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Physiologically compared to as being the "master" hormonal gland since it is in charge of the rest of the endocrine system's hormonal organs
regulates a majority of the endocrine hormonal organs, including some reproductive hormones
Adrenal Glands
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Compared to as anatomically being a peanut butter sandwich, with the cortex being the bread and medulla being the peanut butter
Parathyroids
four tiny glands, located in the neck
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Reproductive System
Ovaries
Located in females, beside the uterus in the lower abdomen
Produces eggs and estrogen, the main reproductive organ in females
Physiologically compared to a party planner. It orders the hormones around to prepare for and control the body throughout pregnancy
Testicles
Located in males, located in the scrotum which in the center of the pelvis connected to the penis
Produces sperm and testosterone, the main reproductive organ in males
Compared physiologically to a factory. When the demand for products (sperm) is high, they will produce more of the products quickly