|
Adrenal
glands |
Divided
into 2 regions; secrete hormones that influence
the body's metabolism, blood chemicals, and body
characteristics, as well as influence the part
of the nervous system that is involved in the
response and defense against stress. |
| Hypothalamus |
Activates
and controls the part of the nervous system that
controls involuntary body functions, the
hormonal system, and many body functions, such
as regulating sleep and stimulating appetite. |
| Ovaries
and testicles |
Secrete
hormones that influence female and male
characteristics, respectively. |
| Pancreas |
Secretes
a hormone (insulin) that controls the use of
glucose by the body. |
| Parathyroid
glands |
Secrete
a hormone that maintains the calcium level in
the blood. |
| Pineal
body |
Involved
with daily biological cycles. |
| Pituitary
gland |
Produces
a number of different hormones that influence
various other endocrine glands. |
| Thymus
gland |
Plays
a role in the body's immune system. |
| Thyroid
gland |
Produces
hormones that stimulate body heat production,
bone growth, and the body's metabolism. |
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