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The Endocrine System
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The endocrine glands include the
hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid,
adrenal, thymus, and pancreas.
The Endocrine System
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The ovaries in females and testes in males are
also endocrine glands.
The Endocrine System
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The pituitary gland communicates with the
hypothalamus to control many body
activities.
The Endocrine System
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Through negative
feedback, when the
amount of a
particular hormone
in the blood reaches
a certain level, the
endocrine system
sends signals that
stop the release of
that hormone.
The Endocrine System
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As you read, identify the effects of
pituitary hormones. Write them in a
graphic organizer like the one below.
Effects
Activate other glands
Cause
Pituitary hormones
Regulate growth
Regulate water
balance
Regulate blood
pressure