endocrine systems endocrine systems Thyroid Adrenals Pancreas Parathyroids

endocrine systems

endocrine systems Thyroid Adrenals Pancreas Parathyroids (4) Hypothalamus Pineal Pituitary Testis

endocrine systems. . . Ovaries

Thyroid On trachea, in the neck

On trachea, in the neck Thyroxine Controls metabolism

Thyroid On trachea, in the neck

Adrenals Top of Kidneys

Top of Kidneys Adrenaline Emergency responses

Adrenals Top of Kidneys

Pancreas In the abdomen, below stomach

n the abdomen, below stomach Insulin Reduces blood sugar levels

Pancreas In the abdomen, below stomach

Parathyroids (4) In the thyroid

In the thyroid Parathormone Controls release of calcium from bones into plasma

Parathyroids (4) In the thyroid

Hypothalamus Base of brain, above pituitary

Base of brain, above pituitary Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) Causes water to be reabsorbed in the kidneys

Hypothalamus Base of brain, above pituitary

Pineal Within brain near the hypothalamus

thin brain near the hypothalam Melatonin Controls body rhythms

Pineal Within brain near the hypothalamus

Pituitary Beneath brain

Beneath brain Growth hormone Causes bone elongation

Pituitary Beneath brain

Testis In the scrotum

In the scrotum Testosterone Causes growth of penis and other male reproductive parts

Testis In the scrotum

Ovaries Attached to ovarian ligament

Attached to ovarian ligament Oestrogen and progesterone Prepare female for pregnancy

Ovaries Attached to ovarian ligament