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Adrenal Glands Produce adrenaline which signals the rest. of the body to prepare for fight or flight. Adrenaline Controls the fight or flight response to. provide sudden bursts of energy and. strength. Endocrine glands Glands secrete hormones that regulate. processes such as growth, reproduction, and. nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Estrogen A female sex hormone produced by the. ovaries: men secrete smaller amounts from. the testes.
These endocrine glands produces a variety of hormones and some of these play a critical role in helping your body adapt to physical and emotional stress. pancreas This endocrine gland produces a hormone called insulin which helps your body to control blood sugar levels in the bloodstream. ovaries These endocrine glands produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone which help regulate the female reproductive cycle and are responsible for producing and maintaining female sex characteristics.