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Osmoregulation
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A homeostatic system; occurs in the kidneys; maintains appropriate level of water and salts in boby fluids; nephrons in kidney maintain this
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Excretion
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A homeostatic system; the elimination of metabolic wastes from the body in the form of urea; functional unit is the nephron which makes up the kidneys
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Thermoregulation
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A homeostatic system; maintains internal body temperature
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Thyroid glands
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Produces hormones to maintain blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tone, digestion, and reproductive functions
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Parathyroid gland
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Maintains calcium levels in the blood
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Pancreas
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Maintains glucose homeostasis by secreting insulin and glucagon
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Hypothalamus
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Secretes hormones to stimulate maturation of reproductive system and development of secondary sex characteristics
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