ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Gland located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterfly and produces hormones that control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.
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Thyroid
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Pancreas
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Pituitary
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Adrenal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid is a small bow-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It produces the hormones: triiodothyronine (T3), a hormone that controls energy levels, temperature, metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure and development of a fetus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control metabolism-the way your body uses energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid and parathyroid are endocrine glands near the throat that secrete hormones throughout the body. The thyroid is bowtie-shaped and rests in front of the trachea (windpipe). It uses iodine from food to regulate the body’s energy.
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