Major endocrine glands Hypothalamus Pituitary gland (brain region (secretes many different controlling the hormones,some of which pituitary gland) affect other glands) Thyroid gland Parathyroids (affects metabolism, (help regulate the level among other things) of calcium in the blood) Adrenal glands (inner part,called the medulla,helps trigger the "fight or flight"response) Pancreas (regulates the level of sugar in the blood) Ovary (secretes female Testis sex hormones) (secretes male sex hormones)
Major endocrine glands
The Hypothalamus Small structure at the base of the brain Regulates many body functions,including appetite and body temperature Regulates the pituitary gland
The Hypothalamus Small structure at the base of the brain Regulates many body functions, including appetite and body temperature Regulates the pituitary gland
The Pituitary Gland ·A sort of master gland Hypothalamus ·It is a cherry-sized endocrine gland Neurons that produce hormones ·The hormones it released from posterior pituitary secretes affect the Pituitary growth and secretion stalk of other endocrine glands Anterior pituitary Posterior pituitary The real boss is the hypothalamus
The Pituitary Gland • A sort of master gland • It is a cherry-sized endocrine gland • The hormones it secretes affect the growth and secretion of other endocrine glands • The real boss is the hypothalamus
Primary Ovarian Hormones 0 Steroid Hormones -Estrogens Progesterone -Testosterone
Primary Ovarian Hormones • Steroid Hormones – Estrogens – Progesterone – Testosterone
Primary Testicular Hormones ·Steroid Hormones -Androgens Estrogens
Primary Testicular Hormones • Steroid Hormones – Androgens – Estrogens