17.2a Location of the Major Endocrine Glands

Label 1:

A region in the brain that releases hormones that controls the release of other hormones

Hypothalamus

Label A:

A gland that mostly secretes all hormones that are regulating the human body

Pituitary gland

Label B:

The gland that regulates our body’s circadian rhythms and secreting melatonin

Pineal gland

Label C:

The gland that regulates the body’s metabolism

Thyroid gland

Label D:

This gland regulates calcium levels

Parathyroid glands

Label E:

These glands regulate stress response, in addition to metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure

Adrenal glands

Label E1:

The outer layer of the adrenal gland that produces hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone

Adrenal cortex

Label E2:

The middle of the adrenal gland that secretes hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine

Adrenal medulla

Label F:

This gland is the site of thymocyte maturation

Thymus

Label G:

This gland secretes insulin and glucagon that regulates the blood glucose levels

Pancreas

Lebel H:

This organ filters out blood

Kidneys

Label I:

These glands are important for producing hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone

Gonads

• Testes

• Ovaries

What is the function of solo glands?

Only secretes hormones

What is the function of cluster glands?

They do other stuff rather than just producing hormones