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3
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Secretes hormones onto an epithelial surface by means of a duct
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4
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Regulates sleep and wakefulness, production of this hormone is inhibited by light
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5
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Responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system
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6
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Four tiny glands, located in the neck, that control the body's calcium levels
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7
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Produces the hormone melatonin
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8
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Endocrine gland that produces the gametes
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9
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Produces hormones that maintain blood sugar level, burn protein and fats, react to stressors, and blood pressure
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11
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Produced by beta cells in the pancreas
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1
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Refers the pituitary gland, which is considered the master gland of the endocrine system
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2
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50 different types can be found in the human body
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3
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Sends hormones into the bloodstream
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10
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Produced within the kidneys and regulates blood pressure
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