Adrenal Glands Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a section of the

This gland helps to control blood sugar.
brain responsible for the production of
In addition, also helps your body do the
many of the bodys essential hormones,
following:
chemical substances that help control
different cells and organs. The
Promoting proper cardiovascular
hormones from the hypothalamus
function
govern physiologic functions such as
Properly utilizing carbohydrates and fats
temperature regulation, thirst, hunger,
Helps distribute stored fat
sleep, mood, sex drive, and the release
Promotes healthy gastrointestinal
of other hormones within the body. This
functions
area of the brain houses the pituitary
gland and other glands in the body.
Adrenal glands produce hormones such
as estrogen, progesterone, steroids,
Thyrotrophic-releasing hormone
cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals
Growth hormone-releasing hormone
such as adrenalin (epinephrine),
Corticotrophin-releasing hormone
norepinephrine, and dopamine. When
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
the glands produce more or less
hormones than required by the body,
disease conditions may occur.
 Ovaries
The ovaries maintain the health of the
female reproductive system.
Found in women, this gland produces
both estrogen and progesterone,
which promote the development of
breasts. They also help a woman
maintain healthy menstrual periods.
Pancreas
The main function of the pancreas is to
maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It is
a large gland located behind the
stomach.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas
does not produce enough insulin or
when the body doesnt use insulin
properly (called insulin resistance).
It is an endocrine gland producing
several important hormones, including
insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and
pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in
the blood.
Parathyroid Pineal Gland
This gland is vital to
The pineal gland releases melatonin,
proper bone development because it
which helps the body recognize when it
helps control both calcium and
is time to go to sleep. Researchers
phosphorous levels in the body. The
continue to learn more about this gland.
parathyroid gland is actually a group of
four small glands located behind
the thyroid gland.

The parathyroid glands do this by secreting

parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone
(PTH, also known as parathormone) is a
small protein that takes part in the control of
calcium and phosphate homeostasis, as
well as bone physiology. Parathyroid
hormone has effects antagonistic to those
of calcitonin. Calcium.
 Pituitary Gland Testes

This gland is often referred to as the Found in men, this gland

"master gland." It greatly influences produces testosterone, which promotes
other organs in the body, and its the growth of the penis as a male gets
function is vital to the overall well-being older as well as facial and body hair. It
of a person. The pituitary gland also deepens the voice of a male at a
produces several hormones. In fact, the certain age. Other functions of
front part of it, commonly called the testosterone include:
anterior pituitary, produces the following
types of hormones: Maintaining sex drive
Promoting production of sperm
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone Maintaining healthy levels of muscle
(ACTH) and bone mass
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Prolactin (PRL)
Growth hormone (GH)
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH)
Thymus
This gland secretes hormones that are
commonly referred to as humoral factors
and
are important during puberty. The role of
these hormones is to make sure a
person develops a healthy immune
system.
The gland produces thymosins, which
are hormones that stimulate the
development of antibodies. The thymus
also produces T-lymphocyteswhich are
white blood cells that fight infections and
destroy abnormal cells. The thymus
gland is very active in childhood.
Thyroid
Found in both women and men,
the thyroid controls a person's
metabolism. It is located in the front of
the neck.
This gland secretes hormones that
govern many of the functions in your
body, such as the way the body uses
energy, consumes oxygen and produces
heat. Thyroid disorders typically occur
when this gland releases too many or
too few hormones. An overactive or
underactive thyroid can lead to a wide
range of health problems.
The 2 main thyroid hormones are T3
(triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine).
T3 and T4 regulate your body's
temperature, metabolism and heart rate.
The amount of thyroid hormones
secreted is controlled by another
hormone, called thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH), which is released from
the pituitary gland in your brain.