Matching Pairs Topic 7 Endocrine termsOnline version Matching the components of the endocrine system with their definitions by Rick Roberts 1 pea-sized gland that is responsible for secreting nine different hormones 2 glands associated with the kidneys that harbor two endocrine gland functions in the inner medulla and outer cortex 3 largest pure endocrine gland in the body 4 general term for chemical messengers that direct and control body processes 5 has both exocrine and endocrine functions, including an exocrine role in the form of releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine 6 produce sex hormones; testes in males and ovaries in females 7 responsible for maturation of the reproductive organs in femals and, along with progesterone, promotes breast development and the menstrual cycle 8 responsible for maturation of the male reproductive organs and promotes sperm production and reproductive functioning hormones pituitary gland gonads testosterone thyroid gland estrogen pancreas adrenal glands
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