💰 Glands
What is the pituitary gland?
This “master gland” controls many other endocrine glands.
What is the brain?
The pituitary gland is located at the base of this organ.
What is the pancreas?
This gland produces insulin.
What is butterfly-shaped?
The thyroid gland has this distinct shape.
What is the hypothalamus?
This gland connects the nervous system to the endocrine system.
What is the thyroid gland?
This gland helps regulate metabolism and is shaped like a butterfly.
What is the neck?
The thyroid gland is found in this part of the body.
What is the pituitary gland?
This gland produces growth hormone (GH).
What is a pea?
The pituitary gland is about the size of this object.
What are the parathyroid glands?
This gland controls calcium levels in the blood (located behind thyroid).
What are the adrenal glands?
These glands sit on top of the kidneys.
What are the kidneys?
The adrenal glands are located above these organs.
What is the pineal gland?
This gland produces melatonin.
What are triangular or pyramid-shaped?
The adrenal glands are shaped like this.
What is the thymus?
This endocrine organ is also part of the immune system.
What is the pancreas?
This gland is located behind the stomach and has both endocrine and digestive functions.
What is the upper abdomen?
The pancreas is located in this abdominal region (behind the stomach).
What is the thyroid gland?
This gland produces thyroxine (T4)
What is elongated/flat?
The pancreas is long and this general shape.
What is an endocrine gland?
This gland releases hormones directly into the bloodstream (type of gland).
What is the pineal gland?
This tiny gland in the brain regulates sleep-wake cycles.
What is the reproductive system?
The ovaries/testes are located in this body system.
What are the adrenal glands?
These glands produce adrenaline (epinephrine).
What is a pinecone?
The pineal gland resembles this tiny object in shape.
What is the hypothalamus?
This system works closely with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis.