anatomy & function of the endocrine system

controls the function of other endocrine glands

pituitary 1

make & release corticosteroids

adrenal gland 1

sleep, appetite, and blood pressure

hypothalamus 1

produces epinephrine

adrenal gland 2

controls water balance in the body

hypothalamus 2

produces melatonin

pineal gland

regulates calcium balance

thyroid & parathyroid 1

regulates sugars through insulin & glucagon

pancreas 1

located in the chest

thymus 1

located in a pouch

testes

fights infections & produces WBCs

thymus 2

located behind the stomach

pancreas 2

no larger than a pea

pituitary 2

located below the larynx

thyroid & parathyroid 3

stimulates or suppresses the pituitary

hypothalamus 3

controls metabolism

thyroid gland & pancreas

produces progesterone

ovaries