Thymus gland:)
Thyroid
false
it gets smaller as it grows older
there eyes get smaller or they turn yellow
There are two located within the brain:The pituitary gland is located near the base of the brainThe pineal gland is located within the diencephalon (of the brain)
When the level of a certain hormone gets too high, it stimulates the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland to release an inhibatory hormone to make the gland that is secreting the hormone stop making more of it so the level goes down.
It's when your sweat gland gets infected.
Acne occurs when oil gets trapped in the sebaceous gland.
One interesting fact is that the endocrine system has no ducts. Therefore, the hormones it produces are released directly into the bloodstream. The blood then carries it to the various parts. Also, the endocrine system is responsible for producing 30 distinct hormones. All these hormones have very distinct jobs to do. The rush of adrenaline one gets when facing adventure or fear is the result of the adrenal glands production of epinephrine hormone, or adrenaline as we otherwise know it. We must be thankful to the pineal gland for our sweet sleep. It secretes melatonin which regulates our sleep. It is responsible for the production of insulin. The failure to produce insulin will result in diabetes. The endocrine is the secret behind your energy levels thanks to the thyroid glands. The thyroid glands also help in metabolism. The hypothalamus is the one that makes you feel hunger and thirst. It also helps in body temperature. It aids the immune system by helping the body build resistance to disease. The human behavior is also controlled by the endocrine system when it affects the nervous system. It is accountable for sexual characteristics and development. It is the key player in regulating menstrual cycle and ovulation in women. It even plays a role in pregnancy by stimulating contractions during delivery. In fact, the endocrine system has a hand in almost all functions of the human body.
As the slope gets smaller and smaller the line gets flatter and flatter (or more horizontal).
Yes a gerbil will start to move slower when it gets older.
One possible answer might be people - people get shorter the older they get.