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Hypothalamus
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Overall control of homeostasisStimulates pituitary hormone secretion (several tropic hormones)Stimulates the adrenal glands directly (nervous stimulation)
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Pituitary Gland
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Stimulates secretions by other endocrine organs (FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH)Control of growth (GH)Control of lactation (PRL)
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Pineal Gland
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Sleep/wake cycles (Melatonin)Controls circadian rhythm
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Thyroid Gland
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Controls metabolism (Thyroxine) Calcium homeostasis (Calcitonin)
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Parathyroid Gland
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Calcium homeostasis (PTH)
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Thymus Gland
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T-lymphocyte development (Thymosins)
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Adrenal Glands
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Metabolic control (Cortisol) Fight-or-flight response (Epinephrine and Norepinephrine)Blood pressure control (Aldosterone) Sodium-Potassium homeostasis (Aldosterone)
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Pancreas
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Blood glucose homeostasis (Glucagon and Insulin)
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Ovaries
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Uterine cycle control (Estrogens and Progesterones) Gestation control (Estrogens and Progesterones)Development of the female sex characteristics (Estrogen)
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Testosterone
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Spermatogenesis (Testosterone)Development of the male sex characteristics (Testosterone)
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