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NoteStudied by 19 peopleENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones
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| Gland | Location | Hormones Released | Function | |
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| Pituitary | At the base of the brain | Oxytocin,Vasopressin, Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | Stimulates growth, and controls the functions of other glands | "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. |
| Thyroid | Below the voice box | Thyroxin, Calcitonin | Regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones | thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body. |
| Parathyroid | In the neck | Parathyromone | Controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth | |
| Thymus | In the front of the heart | Thymosin | Enables the body to produce certain antibodies | |
| Adrenal | On top of the kidneys | Adrenaline \n Epinephrine \n \n | Prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency | parts of the adrenal glands — the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla |
| Pancreas | Between the kidneys | Insulin, Glucagon | Regulates blood sugar levels | |
| Reproductive-Testes(Males) \n \n -Ovaries(Females) | Lower abdomen \n \n \n Lower abdomen \n | Androgen, Testosterone \n \n \n Estrogen, Progesterone | Control maturation and male characteristics \n Influence female traits, and support reproductive function | |
| Pineal gland | mid-line of the brain | Melatonin | Releases melatonin during night hours to help with sleep | |
| Hypothalamus | above the brainstem at the base of your brain | Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) | helps manage your body temperature, hunger and thirst, mood, sex drive, blood pressure and sleep. |
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