CLASSWORK - Ch. 7.13 Endocrine System Key Terms
Adrenal glands
Adrenal glands – Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands – Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine system
Endocrine system – The body system made up of glands that produce hormones to control body functions.
Exocrine glands
Exocrine glands – Glands that release their products through ducts (like sweat, saliva, or digestive enzymes).
Hormones
Hormones – Chemical messengers that travel through the blood to regulate body processes.
Ovaries
Ovaries – Female glands that produce eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
Pancreas
Pancreas – A gland that makes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Parathyroid glands
Parathyroid glands – Small glands behind the thyroid that control calcium levels in the blood.
Pineal body
Pineal body – A small gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep.
Pituitary gland
Pituitary gland – The “master gland” that controls many other glands and regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Placenta
Placenta – An organ that forms during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus.
Testes
Testes – Male glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
Thymus
Thymus – A gland in the upper chest that helps develop the immune system, especially in children.
Thyroid gland
Thyroid gland – A gland in the neck that produces hormones that control metabolism and energy levels.