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A ECL 365 SIWorksheet 13: Endocrine System The endocrine system is made up of two components: the ___________ __________, which are ductless and have secreting cells, and ____________, complex chemical signals that travel through the bloodstream to stimulate changes in the body.1038225258445____________________________________________________________________________________________________________00____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Label the 9 main glands of the endocrine system.Why is the hypothalamus considered the “master center of the endocrine system”?The pituitary gland, also in the brain, controls growth and metabolism. Can be split into two sections: the ___________ and ___________.From sensory stimulation to response of target organs, describe the steps of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis.For each hormone, write down whether the hormone is created in the anterior or pituitary gland as well as the function of the hormone. HormoneWhere is it Produced/Released?FunctionFollicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)Luteinizing Hormone (LH)Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)Growth Hormone (GH)Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)Prolactin (PRL)OxytocinVasopressinThyroxine (T3 and T4)Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)Epinephrin and NorepinephrinInsulinGlucagonMelatoninEstrogenProgesteroneRelaxinAndrogens ................
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