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
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