organs
Structure deep within the brain that links the endocrine and nervous system
hypothalamus
releases hormones that control digestion
digestion system
master gland that releases 8 hormones
pituitary gland
stimulates growth in children
growth hormone
body's stress hormone
cortisol
Located throughout the body and controls hormones associated with hunger
adipose tissue
release hormones to control electrolyte levels in the blood
kidneys
small gland located inferior to the posterior aspect of the corpus callosum
pineal
stimulates the release of breast milk
prolactin
hormone that controls the body's fight or flight response
epinephrine
Female organ of sexual development/ function
ovaries
releases two hormones to lower blood pressure
heart
four pea sized glands located on the posterior of the thyroid
parathyroid
stimulates the thyroid
thyroid stimulating hormone TSH
body's reward system
dopamine
Male organ of sexual development/ function
testes
release hormones to maintain a healthy pregnancy
placenta
butterfly shaped gland located inferior to the larynx
thyroid
regulates the amount of water in the body
antidiuretic hormone ADH
controls the feelings of hunger
leptin
pineal gland
Gland Question: This gland requires iodine to function properly
thyroid
gland located superior to the kidney
adrenal
hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract
oxytocin
hormone that regulates the amount of calcium in the blood
parathyroid hormone PTH