Endocrine System

Function of the endocrine system

produce, maintain and regulate hormones
hormones change activity of cells or organs
hormones released into bloodstream

Hormones

messengers that travel through the blood

Glands

produce, secrete and regulate hormones

Pituatary gland location

Brain

Adrenal glands location

above kidneys

Testes location

testicles

Ovaries location

either side of uterus

pineal gland location

brain

Hormone released by pituatary gland

oxytocin

Hormone released by adrenal glands

adrenaline - adrenal cortex
cortisol - adrenal cortex

Hormone released by testes

testosterone

Hormone released by ovaries

oestrogen and progesterone

Hormone released by pineal gland

melatonin

function of oxytocin

stimulates uterus to contract

function of adrenaline

used in fight or flight

function of cortisol

helps direct glucose to areas that need it

function of testosterone

production of sperm

function of oestrogen and progesterone

regulate menstrual cycle

function of melatonin

helps us to sleep