09 Endocrine Glands & Hormones

The ___________ produces melatonin, which is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms (sleep/wake cycle)

The ______ is located in the brain above the pituitary gland and releases hormones that control the pituitary's activity.

The ________ is a butterfly shaped gland in the neck and produces hormones such as T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroine) that regulate your metabolism.

The ________ is called the "master gland" because it so many hormones that control other glands and organs in the body.

The __________ are a group of glands produces a hormone that balances blood calcium levels.

The _____ gland is tucked in the mediastinum with the heart and produces thymosin which stimulates development of T-lymphocytes (WBCs).

The _______ produces ANP (atrial-natriuretic hormone) which reduces blood pressure.

The _________ produces IGF (insulin-like growth factor) which regulates cell growth and development.

The _________ produces gastrin which stimulates the release of "digestive juices" and somatostatin which slows down digestive function.

Adrenaline which helps your body respond to acute stress by activating the sympathetic nervous system is produced by the ___________.

Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced by the ___________ which stimulates the production of red blood cells in the red bone marrow.

Secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) stimulate the release of enzymes that assist with digestion and are produced and released from the ___________.

The _________ produce both insulin and glucagon which both play a role in balancing blood sugar.

The ________ produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone which help maintain healthy ovulation and pregnancy.

Testosterone is produced in the _________ which is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics during puberty and sperm production.