Describing the Functions of Different Endocrine Glandspt 2

Pituitary Gland:

Thyroid Gland:

Parathyroid Glands:

Adrenal Glands:

Pancreas:

Gonads:

Pineal Gland:

Endocrine

Glands 7

Pituitary

Gland Location

Base of the brain

Pituitary

Gland Functions

Regulates other endocrine glands,

growth, metabolism, and

reproduction.

Pituitary

Gland Hormones Secreted

Growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone

(TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), antidiuretic

hormone (ADH), oxytocin

Thyroid Gland Location

Neck

Thyroid Gland Functions

Regulates metabolism, heart rate,

temperature, and calcium levels.

Thyroid Gland Hormones Secreted

Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), calcitonin

Parathyroid

Glands Location

Behind the

thyroid gland

Parathyroid

Glands Functions

Regulates calcium and phosphate

levels in the blood.

Parathyroid

Glands Hormones Secreted

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Adrenal

GlandsLocation

On top of the

kidneys

Adrenal

Glands Functions

Produces hormones for stress

response and metabolism

regulation.

Adrenal

Glands Hormones Secreted

Corticosteroids (e.g., cortisol), catecholamines (e.g.,

epinephrine, norepinephrine)

cortisol

Corticosteroids (e.g., _)

epinephrine, norepinephrine

Catecholamines e.g., 2

Pancreas Location

Abdomen

Pancreas Functions

Regulates blood glucose levels.

Pancreas Hormones Secreted

Insulin, glucagon

Gonads Location

Ovaries

(females), testes

(males)

Gonads Functions

Regulates reproductive functions

and sexual characteristics.

Gonads Hormones Secreted

Estrogen, progesterone (females), testosterone (males)

Pineal Gland Location

Brain

Pineal Gland Functions

Regulates sleep-wake cycles and

circadian rhythm.

Pineal Gland Hormones Secreted

Melatonin