Glands
This gland is known as the “master gland”.
The pituitary gland
This hormone lowers blood sugar.
Insulin
After eating a large meal, the body releases a hormone to lower blood sugar levels.
Insulin
This disease happens when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot use it properly.
Type 2 Diabetes
This gland is part of both the endocrine and digestive systems.
The pancreas
This gland regulates metabolism.
The thyroid gland
This hormone increases blood sugar levels.
Glucagon
A hormone is released, causing another gland to stop producing its hormone once enough is present, this process is called this.
Negative feedback loop
This happens when a child’s growth hormone is too low, leading to unusually short stature.
Pituitary dwarfism
The hypothalamus connects the endocrine system to this system.
The nervous system
These glands sit on top of the kidneys.
The adrenal glands
This hormone is released during stress/ fight or flight response.
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
A person feels sleepy as it gets dark because a hormone is being released, this gland is responsible.
Pineal gland
This is a very common condition caused by iodine deficiency, leading to an enlarged thyroid.
Goiter
This gland is shaped like a butterfly.
Thyroid
This gland controls calcium levels in the blood.
The parathyroid gland
This hormone controls growth in the body.
GH/ growth hormone
A person is under long term stress and releases hormones that help the body stay alert over time, these glands are involved.
Adrenal glands
This disorder occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, often causing weight gain and a round face.
Cushing’s syndrome
Gonads(ovaries/testes)
This gland produces insulin and glucagon.
The pancreas
This hormone regulates sleep cycles.
Melatonin
A child is growing unusually fast due to excess hormone production, his gland is producing too much growth hormone.
Pituitary gland
This condition occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, leading to fatigue and weight loss.
Addison’s disease
This gland shrinks after childhood and is involved in the development of the immune system.
Thymus