Parts
Where is the Pituitary Gland located?
Brain
What does the thyroid gland do?
COntrols energy related reactions
How does it send signals?
Releases hormones into the blood to act on target issues.
Where is the signal sent to?
The blood
Where is the Pineal Gland located?
the brain
What does the pineal gland do?
Regulates sleep pattern
Is the response slow or fast?
Slower responses than the nervous system and harder to turn off.
What does it release?
Hormones
Where is the Hypothalamus located?
the brain
What does the thymus do?
helps the immune system, and develops childhood
What are some of the effects?
Regulates hormones to regulate the bodys daily function.
Where do hormones pass?
Throughout the body.
Where is the Glucogon located?
Near the pancreas
What does the adrenal gland do?
Releases adrenaline
What organs are included?
Glands, blood vessels, and target receptors.
What does it target?
All cells in the BODY
what does the adrenal do
Produces essential hormones.
What does the ovary do?
Produces female reproductive hormones?
What does the pancreas do?
Produces insulin
Is it an involuntary or voluntary process?
INVOLUNTARY