Endocrine system: Quick Facts

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Diagram showing the locations of major human endocrine glands in male and female bodies, including pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, parathyroid glands, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, kidneys, testes, and ovaries.

Diagram showing the renin-angiotensin system: a drop in blood pressure or fluid volume triggers renin release from the kidneys, leading to a cascade involving the liver, lungs, adrenal gland, and blood vessels. This results in blood vessel constriction and increased salt and water reabsorption by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure.

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Ernest Henry Starling

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