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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones


Gland

Location

Hormones Released

Function

Pituitary

At the base of the brain

Oxytocin,Vasopressin, Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Stimulates growth, and controls the functions of other glands

"master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands.

Thyroid

Below the voice box

Thyroxin, Calcitonin

Regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones

thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body.

Parathyroid

In the neck

Parathyromone

Controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

Thymus

In the front of the heart

Thymosin

Enables the body to produce certain antibodies

Adrenal

On top of the kidneys

Adrenaline
Epinephrine

Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency

parts of the adrenal glands — the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla

Pancreas

Between the kidneys

Insulin, Glucagon

Regulates blood sugar levels

Reproductive-Testes(Males)

-Ovaries(Females)

Lower abdomen


Lower abdomen

Androgen, Testosterone


Estrogen, Progesterone

Control maturation and male characteristics
Influence female traits, and support reproductive function

Pineal gland

mid-line of the brain

Melatonin

Releases melatonin during night hours to help with sleep

Hypothalamus

above the brainstem at the base of your brain

Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)

helps manage your body temperature, hunger and thirst, mood, sex drive, blood pressure and sleep.

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones


Gland

Location

Hormones Released

Function

Pituitary

At the base of the brain

Oxytocin,Vasopressin, Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Stimulates growth, and controls the functions of other glands

"master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands.

Thyroid

Below the voice box

Thyroxin, Calcitonin

Regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones

thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body.

Parathyroid

In the neck

Parathyromone

Controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

Thymus

In the front of the heart

Thymosin

Enables the body to produce certain antibodies

Adrenal

On top of the kidneys

Adrenaline
Epinephrine

Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency

parts of the adrenal glands — the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla

Pancreas

Between the kidneys

Insulin, Glucagon

Regulates blood sugar levels

Reproductive-Testes(Males)

-Ovaries(Females)

Lower abdomen


Lower abdomen

Androgen, Testosterone


Estrogen, Progesterone

Control maturation and male characteristics
Influence female traits, and support reproductive function

Pineal gland

mid-line of the brain

Melatonin

Releases melatonin during night hours to help with sleep

Hypothalamus

above the brainstem at the base of your brain

Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)

helps manage your body temperature, hunger and thirst, mood, sex drive, blood pressure and sleep.