The endocrine system has many different glands throughout the body that is resonsible for different functions.
Hypothalamus- helps control the pituitary gland in response to stress. Also helps regulate body temperature, emotions,
sleep and appetite
Pituitary- helps other glands function
Thyroid- controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients
Parathyroid- control the level of calcium in the blood
Adrenal- secretes hormones like adrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen, and testosterone.
Pineal Body- a small cone shaped gland that secretes melatonin and is involved in the developement of the epiphysis.
Reproductive- the ovaries produce egg cells. They also produce estrogen and progesterone, which are responsible for female characteristics. The testes produce testosterone which can also affect male characteristics. Testes are also responsible for producing sperm.
Pancreas- the pancreas excretes enzymes used to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food. It also
secretes insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.
Hypothalamus- helps control the pituitary gland in response to stress. Also helps regulate body temperature, emotions,
sleep and appetite
Pituitary- helps other glands function
Thyroid- controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients
Parathyroid- control the level of calcium in the blood
Adrenal- secretes hormones like adrenaline, cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen, and testosterone.
Pineal Body- a small cone shaped gland that secretes melatonin and is involved in the developement of the epiphysis.
Reproductive- the ovaries produce egg cells. They also produce estrogen and progesterone, which are responsible for female characteristics. The testes produce testosterone which can also affect male characteristics. Testes are also responsible for producing sperm.
Pancreas- the pancreas excretes enzymes used to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food. It also
secretes insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.