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Endocrine System, Shier, D., Butler, J., & Lewis, R. (2016). Hole'…
Endocrine System
Pituitary Gland
Two distinct regions
Anterior lobe
Posterior lobe
Connected to hypothalamus
Adrenal Gland
Regulates metabolism
Balances insulin
Above the kidneys
Maintains blood pressure
Thyroid Gland
Located in the neck
Produces two hormones
Triiodothyronine
Thyroxine
Reduces calcium levels in the blood
Thymus
Produces thymosin
Plays an important role in immune system
Pineal Gland
Cone-shaped gland in the brain
Contains pinealocytes
Produce hormone melatonin
Pancreas
Produces digestive enzymes
Produces glucagons and insulin
Released when glucose in the blood is too high or low
Ovaries
Two hormones
Estrogen
Progesterone
Female development
Testes
Secretes testosterone
Male development
Shier, D., Butler, J., & Lewis, R. (2016). Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (14th ed., pp. 448-503).