Principle endocrine glands + the hypothalamus

location of the hypothalamus

base of the brain

key hormone of the hypothalamus

releasing and inhibiting hormones

primary function of the hypothalamus

acts as master control centre linking the nervous and endocrine systems

location of the pituitary gland

below the hypothalamus at the base of the brain

key hormones of the anterior pituitary gland

growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH

key hormones of the posterior pituitary glands

ADH and Oxytocin

primary function of the pituitary gland

regulates growth, metabolism and stimulates other endocrine glands

location of the thyroid gland

front of the neck

key hormone of the thyroid gland

thyroxine

primary function of the thyroid gland

regulates metabolic rate, protein synthesis and blood calcium

location of the parathyroid gland

back of the thyroid gland

location of adrenal glands

on top of each kidney

key hormones of adrenal glands

adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

primary function of adrenal glands

control fight or flight response

location of pancreas

in the abdomen, behind the stomach

key hormones of the pancreas

insulin and glucagon

primary function of the pancreas

regulates blood glucose levels

location of the pineal gland

centre of the brain

key hormone of the pineal gland

melatonin

primary function of the pineal gland

regulates circadian rhythm

3 core functions of the hypothalamus

1. homeostasis

2. nervous-endocrine link

3. basic drives

3 key hormones produced

1. oxytocin

2. vasopressin

3. releasing and inhibiting hormones