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Pineal glandproduces melatonin, whichhelps regulate sleep-wake cycles
Hypothalamus - -brain structure that controls thepituitary gland; links nervous systemand endocrine system
Pituitary glandregulates activities of several otherglands; produces growth hormone,prolactin, and oxytocin
Thyroid glandcontrols body metabolism rate
Lungs \anatrachea
Adrenal glands(adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla)produce epinephrine (adrenaline) andnorepinephrine, which cause physicalarousal in response to danger, fear,anger, stress, and other strong emotions
Pancreasregulates blood sugar and insulinlevels; involved in hunger
Uterus Kidneys
Ovariessecrete estrogen and progesterone, whichregulate female sexual developmentand reproduction and influence sexualbehavior
Testessecrete testosterone, which regulatesmale sexual development andreproduction and influences sexualbehavior