Matching
A) Thyroid gland
B) Pancreas
C) Pituitary gland (hypophysis)
D) Adrenal medulla
E) Parathyroid glands
20) The size and shape of a pea; produces hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands.
21) Is part of the sympathetic nervous system.
22) Produces hormones that regulate glucose levels in the body.
23) Primary regulators of blood calcium levels.
24) Produces the body's major metabolic hormones.
20) C 21) D 22) B 23) E 24) A
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