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Marisa Miladinovic Room: 205 01/07/09 Science

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1. The function of the endocrine system is involved with the control of slower, long-term processes, such as fluid balance, growth, and sexual development. 2. The feedback controls important is that turn endocrine glands on and off. 3. The four endocrine glands, and tell what each one does in the body are: - The **pituitary gland** secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs. - The **adrenal glands** help the body respond to stress and danger. - Your **thyroid gland** increases the rate at which you use energy. - The **parathyroid glands (behind the thyroid)** regulate calcium levels in the blood. 4. That is important to stress because when your scared or upset, the blood will inrease.