Science LT 1 Endocrine System

Pineal Gland secretes

melatonin

function of melatonin

responsible for the regulation of the circadian rhythm

Pineal Gland location

located at the middle of the brain

PItuitary Gland secretes

oxytocin, vasopressin, growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), prolactin, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

PItuitary gland location

base of the brain

oxytocin function

stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and to stimulates contractions of breast tissue to aid in lactation after childbirth

vasopressin function

antidiuretic hormone, helps maintain the body's internal

temperature, its blood volume, and the proper flow of urine from the kidneys

growth hormone function

stimulates growth and builds up our bones and muscle

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) function

stimulate your adrenal glands to release cortisol

cortisol function

essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body

prolactin function

stimulates milk production, causes breasts to grow

luteinizing hormone

stimulates ovulation in females and helps control the menstrual cycle. sexual development and functioning

follicle stimulating hormone

normal functioning of the reproductive system in men

and women. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries.

thyroid gland secretes

calcitonin and thyroxin

thyroid gland location

below the voice box

calcitonin function

help regulate calcium levels in your blood by decreasing

it

thyroxin function

heart and digestive function, metabolism, brain development, bone health, and muscle control

parathyroid gland location

in the neck

parathyroid gland secretes

parathormone

parathormone function

controls the calcium level in the blood, normalizes

bone growth