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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, GONADS - Coggle Diagram
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THE PANCREAS
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Insulin converts sugar into glycogen, reducing blood sugar level
Behind the stomach, between the duodenum and spleen
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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Plays role in growth, metabolism and sexual development
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HORMONES
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Regulate metabolis, growth, mood and other things
THE PINEAL GLAND
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At night, the pineal gland releases the melatonin
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ADRENAL GLANDS
Adrenal cortex, releases a range of steroid hormones
Adrenal medulla, produce chemicals that promote "fight or flight"
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GONADS
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Ovaries release aestrogen and progesterane that are responsible for the development and expression of female characteristics
Testes hormones are called androgens, for key malecharacteristics