2.2.1 PARTS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Hypothalamus

-Releases hormone to help with with reproduction

-thyroid regulation

-growth

-emotions

-Water levels in the body

-Response to stress

-Found below the thalamus,near the base of the brain

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Thyroid gland

-plays a major role in growth

-plays a major role in development

-Metabolism regulation

-Located in the front of the necks,just below the voice box.

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Pineal Gland

-Regulates sleep/wake cycle

-Secretes the hormone melatonin

-Located near the center of the brain, slightly towards the back

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Pituitary Gland

-Releases several hormones related to growth

-Metabolism

-Reproduction

-Stress

-trauma response

-Lactation

-water balance

-childbirth

-sits just under the brain right behind the bridge of the nose

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Thymus

-makes white blood cells until puberty because it will have enough T-cells.

-Releases hormones that control the pituitary gland

-Found in the upper chest,behind the breastbone

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?-LEFT+RIGHT*

Left and Right Adrenal Gland

-releases hormones that help regulate the body’s response to stress

-metabolism

-blood pressure

-immune system

-sits on top of left or right kidney,in the back of the abdomen

-produces small amounts of estrogen

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?

Pancreas

-Creates enzymes to break down sugars,fats, and starches

-Hormones to regulate blood sugar

-appetite

-stomach acid

-when to empty your stomach

-Lies across the upper abdomen,behind the stomach.

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?LEFT+RIGHT*

Ovaries LEFT+RIGHT*

-produces hormones estrogen and progesterone.

-Those hormone regulate menstruation and reproduction

-Located in the lower left and right part of the pelvis

What part of the endocrine system is this and what is it responsible for?LEFT+RIGHT*

LEFT+RIGHT* Testes

-produces sperm

-aids in growth including developing muscles,deepening voice,and growing body hair

-Located in male reproductive area inferior to pelvic cavity.

-small amounts of estrogen