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ENDOCRINE GLANDS

The endocrine glands include the pineal, hypothalamus, pituity, thyroid, adrenalin, pancreas, reproductive gland, ovaries, testes and the pancreas.

 

Pituity gland= Called the master gland as it controls most other glands. 

 

Thyroid= Produces hormones that control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.

 

Adrenal= Triangle glands which cover the top of each Kidney. The glands produce adrenalin and other hormones.

 

Pancreas= Produces and secretes digestive enzymes such as insulin or glucagon.

 

Testes= Produces hormones that are related to sex, reproduction and sexual development.

 

pancreas=  Works together with other glands and hormones to maintain the proper level of glucose in your blood.

 

ovaries= Included in sexual functions and produces estrogen.

 

testes= Also included in sexual function and produces testosterone.

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