Endocrine

Hypothalamus - translates signals from the brain into hormones

-Growth hormone releasing hormone

-Thyrotropin-releasing hormone=regulates release of thyroid stimulating hormones

-luteininizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone=crucial for sex cell production

-corticotropin-releasing hormone=regulates the release of adrenocorticotropin that is vital for the production of cortisol

Pituitary Gland-secretes endorphins, controls several other endocrine gland, regulates menstrual cycles

Anterior Pit- Regulates activity of thyroid adrenals and reproductive glands by producing hormones that regulate bone and tissue growth in addition to playing a role in the absorption of nutrients and minerals

-Prolactin=vital to activating milk production in new mothers

-Thyrotropin= stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones vital to metabolic regulation

-Corticotropin= Vital in stimulation the adrenal gland and the “fight or flight response”

Posterior pit- stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus

-Antidiuretic hormones=helps maintain the bodys water balance

-Oxytocin=Triggers labor contractions in the uterus

Thyroid-Growth and development-regulates metabolism and nervous system activity

-Calcitonin= aids in the regulation of blood calcium levels

Parathyroids- 4tiny glands-blood calcium homeostasis with the help of calcitonin

-Parathyroid hormone= stimulates bones to release calcium into the blood when blood calcium levels are low and cause the kidneys to conserve calcium

Thymus-Tcells?

-Thymosins= regulates the development of t cells

Adrenal Glands

Adrenal cortex-secretes a range of steroid hormones affecting mineral and water balance, glucose levels, and adrenal sex hormones

-cortisol=primary stress hormone

-Testosterone- male sex hormone(produced in both genders)

Adrenal Medulla-secretes chemicals vital to initiating the increased breathing and heart rate as the first step in the “flight or fight “ bodily response

-epinephrine=Adrenaline

-Noepinephrine(noradrenaline)=works with adrenaline to response to stress

Pineal Gland-Regulates sleep paterns with both circadian and seasonal rhythms

-Melatonin=regulates sleep

Pancreas-gives juices into the duodenum(i think the the small intestine)Also regulates the blood glucose levels

-Insulin=responds to glucose intake

-Glucagon= counteracts insulin

Gonads-produce gametes and sex hormones

Testes-Produces male gametes and a sex hormone that governs early development of the male reproductive system and secondary sexual features

-Testosterone= responsible for the development of the male reproductive system and secondary sexual features

Ovaries-Produce female gametes and sex hormones that govern early development of the female reproductive system and contribute to the menstrual cycle

-progesterone=Involves in the menstural cycle,pregnancy, and embryogenesis

-estrogen=Responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics