ENDOCRINE SYSTEM REVIEW

This gland is often dubbed the “master gland” because its hormones control other parts of the endocrine system, namely the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.

A group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals.

Hormone produced by the Ovaries which helps with the regulation of a girl's menstrual cycle

Chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body. They influence almost every cell, organ, and function of bodies. Their function is to transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another.

Disease that occurs when the Pancreases does not make enough or any Insulin

A condition in which the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood are excessively high

Condition when the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood are abnormally low.

Located in the abdomen at the end of the fallopian tubes. The female sex glands that store the ova and produce female sex hormones

Hormone secreted by the testes This hormones tell a guy's body when it's time to make the changes associated with puberty

Gland located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterfly produces thyroxine Plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and maturation of the human body.

Syndrome that occurs when the pituitary gland makes too much of the hormone ACTH. ACTH then signals the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol.

System of the body that plays a role in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.

Gland located on top of the Kidneys produces a hormone called adrenaline that controls the body's response to stress,

Male reproductive Glands

Location: below the thalamus It is about the size of an almond. It is responsible for maintaining your body’s internal balance. Is considered the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Called the “Gate-Keeper”