Hypothalamus
a neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion
Hormones - produces OT, ADH; produces and secr
Pituitary Gland
the endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
Anterior Pituitary Produces and Secretes - TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, GH, PRL, MSH
Posterior Pituitary Sto
Pineal Gland
produces melatonin - regulates circadian cycle
Thyroid Gland
located in front of the neck, functioning to secrete triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin
Parathyroid Gland
act to maintain homeostasis of calcium levels in blood
Produces and Secretes PTH
Pancreas
located partially behind the stomach in the abdomen, and it functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It produces digestive enzymes as well as insulin and glucagon
Duodenum
the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Adrenal Glands (Suprarenal Glands)
Adrenal Cortex Produces and Secretes - Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone), Glucocorticoids (Cortisol), and Androgens
Adrenal Medulla Produces and Secretes - Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Kidneys
produces urine, aids in homeostasis by monitoring electrolytes and balancing acids/bases, regulates blood pressure
produces and secretes calcitriol and renin
Testis
male gonads - produce and secrete testosterone
Ovaries
female gonads - produce and secrete estrogen and progesterone