Matching Pairs 4.2 Endocrine system - organsOnline version Endocrine System: Organs and functions by Bárbara Pamela Serrano Flores 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The _______ produce testosterone, which affects many of the male characteristics and sperm production. ________ are located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and hormones that can be converted to testosterone. It produces adrenaline and noradrenaline. The ________ is a soft, roughly triangular organ located in the thoracic cavity is much more closely associated with the immune system. It's involved in training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell ________ is an abdominal organ that is located behind the stomach. It plays an important role in digestion (pancreatic juices) and in regulating blood sugar (insulin and glucagon) The __________, is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. It regulates stress, growth, reproduction, temperature regulation and pain relief. ________ are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work over time, and affect many different processes. The ________ is a small structure in the brain, it produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles. The ________ is found in the anterior neck. It controls energy sources, protein synthesis, and the body's sensitivity to other hormones. The ________ produce estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones affect many of the female characteristics and reproductive functions. One of the most important functions of the __________ is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
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