Summary: Endocrine System 8: Pineal, Thymus, Gonads

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  • immune cells begin to attack and destroy beta cells

    type 1 diabetes
  • total loss of natural insulin production

    type 1 diabetes
  • diet with high percentage of refined carbohydrates and lack of exercise leads to

    type 2 diabetes
  • believed to be involved in sexual function and fertility

    melatonin
  • pineal gland is sensitive to

    light (from optic nerve)
  • melatonin is released when

    the lights are low
  • thymus gland location

    posterior to sternum
  • thymus gland is present

    in children, turn into adipose tissue as we age
  • thymus gland help

    regulate maturation of some types of white blood cells
    important in developing  immune system
  • directs the development of some immune cells

    thymosins
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