Glands & Locations
This gland is known as the "master gland" of the body.
✅ Pituitary gland
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels.
✅ Insulin
A lack of insulin causes this disease.
✅ Diabetes mellitus
Increased thirst, urination, and hunger are classic signs of this.
✅ Diabetes mellitus
The endocrine system uses this type of feedback to maintain homeostasis.
✅ Negative feedback
This gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism.
✅ Thyroid gland
This hormone raises blood glucose levels.
✅ Glucagon
Overproduction of growth hormone in adults leads to this disorder.
✅ Acromegaly
Weight loss, heat intolerance, and anxiety indicate this thyroid condition.
✅ Hyperthyroidism
This gland sends signals to the pituitary gland.
✅ Hypothalamus
These small glands sit on top of the kidneys.
✅ Adrenal glands
This hormone regulates calcium by lowering blood calcium.
✅ Calcitonin
Underactive thyroid gland causes this condition.
✅ Hypothyroidism
Fatigue, cold intolerance, and weight gain indicate this thyroid disorder.
✅ Hypothyroidism
When thyroid hormones drop, the pituitary releases this hormone.
✅ Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
This gland produces melatonin and regulates sleep.
✅ Pineal gland
This hormone helps with water balance by reducing urine output.
✅ Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Overproduction of thyroid hormones causes this disease.
✅ Graves’ disease
Moon face, buffalo hump, and truncal obesity are signs of this condition.
✅ Cushing’s syndrome
Cortisol levels rise; this gland then stops ACTH production.
✅ Pituitary gland
This organ has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
✅ Pancreas
This hormone from the adrenal cortex helps the body respond to stress by raising glucose.
✅ Cortisol
Adrenal insufficiency results in this disease.
✅ Addison’s disease
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes) is associated with this disease.
✅ Graves’ disease
The process of childbirth uses this type of feedback loop.
✅ Positive feedback (oxytocin release)