Glands
Located on top of the kidneys, they produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that help manage stress and regulate metabolism.
Adrenal Glands
Produced by the pancreas, it lowers blood sugar levels by helping cells absorb glucose.
Insulin
Produces melatonin, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Pineal Gland
Produced by the adrenal glands, it is involved in the body's fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate and blood pressure.
Adrenaline(or Epinephrine)
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Known as the "master gland," it controls other endocrine glands and regulates processes like growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Pituitary Gland
Produced by the thyroid gland. These hormones regulate metabolism, energy production, and growth.
Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4)
Releases adrenaline and norepinephrine to prepare the body for stress ("fight or flight").
Adrenal Medulla
Produced by the ovaries, it regulates the female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, and secondary sexual characteristics.
Estrogen
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Produces hormones (T3 and T4) that regulate metabolism, energy use, and growth
Thyroid Gland:
Produced by the pituitary gland, it stimulates growth, cell repair, and metabolism.
Growth Hormone (GH)
Produces thymosin, which helps develop T-cells for immune defense.
Thymus Gland
Produced by the pineal gland, it regulates the sleep-wake cycle
Melatonin
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Produces insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
Pancreas
Produced by the pancreas, it raises blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose.
Glucagon
Produces insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and angiotensinogen, which are involved in growth and blood pressure regulation within the body.
Liver
Produced by the parathyroid glands, it regulates calcium and phosphorus balance in the body.
Parathyroid hormone
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Four small glands located behind the thyroid that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones
Parathyroid Glands:
Produced by the adrenal glands, it helps regulate metabolism, reduce inflammation, and manage stress.
Cortisol
Produces cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens to regulate stress, blood pressure, and secondary sexual characteristics.
Adrenal Cortex
Produced by the placenta during pregnancy, and supports the corpus luteum and helps maintain progesterone levels.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
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