Glands of the Endocrine system:

1. Hypothalamus

2. Pituitary gland

3. Thyroid

4. Parathyroids

5. Adrenal glands

6. Pineal gland

7. Reproductive glands

8. Pancreas

Endocrine System Vocab 1-6:

1. Endocrine System – hormones and the glands that produce and secrete them

2. Gland – group of cells that produces and secretes hormones

3. Hormones – chemical messengers produced and secreted by glands

4. Secrete – to produce liquid so that it flows

5. Duct gland – a channel through which secretions are carried to specific locations in the body (tear & sweat glands)

6. Ductless gland (Endocrine Glands) – secrete hormones into the blood stream

Endocrine System Vocab 7-11:

7. Hypothalamus – produces hormones that control the pituitary gland

8. Pituitary Gland – master gland of the endocrine system

9. Pineal Gland – influences sleep-wake cycles in our body

10. Thyroid Gland – produces hormones that controls how the body uses & stores fuel

11. Metabolism – rate at which cells burn fuel to produce energy

Endocrine System Vocab 12-15:

12. Pancreas – part of the digestive system, produces hormones that regulate glucose

13. Insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the way the body uses sugar

14. Adrenal glands – above each kidney; secretes adrenaline

15. Adrenaline - a hormone that causes our body to react to a “fight or flight” event

Hypothalamus

Located in the lower central part of the brain

Part of the endocrine and nervous system

Connected to the pituitary gland

Controls the body’s temperature, blood pressure, and emotions

Produces hormones that control the pituitary gland

Hypothalamus Video

Pituitary Gland

Located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus

Called the “master gland”

Size of a pea

Produces hormones that regulate hormones production on other endocrine glands Such as: growth hormone, keeps the balance of water

in our body, and endorphins (desensitizes us to pain)

Pituitary Gland Video

Pineal Gland

Located in the middle of the brain

Produces “sleep-wake” hormone

Pineal Gland Video

Thyroid Thyroid is located in the front part

of lower neck

Shaped like a bow tie or butterfly

Responsible for metabolism

Controlled by pituitary gland

• Attached to the thyroid

• Four tiny glands that function together

• Regulates the level of calcium in the body

Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland Video

Parathyroids

Adrenal Glands

Located on the top of each kidney

Helps the body’s response to stress

Produces the hormone, Adrenaline, which increases blood pressure & heart rate when the body experiences stress

Adrenal Gland Video

Pancreas

A duct and ductless gland

Located behind the stomach

Produces hormones that regulate glucose in the blood

Pancreas Video