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PTCE
Endocrine System
Anatomy | Function |
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Anterior of Pituitary Gland | Produces growth hormone (GH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin |
Posterior of Pituitary Gland | Produces oxytocin & vasopressin aka antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
Hypothalamus | Serves as a bridge between the nervous system & the hormonal system |
Pineal Gland | Maintains circadian rhythms & sleep-awake patterns |
Thyroid Gland | Produces thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) & calcitonin |
Parathyroid Gland | Secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH), which maintains appropriate calcium levels in the body |
Thymus Gland | Secretes humoral factors necessary in maintaining the immune system |
Adrenal Gland | The medulla region secretes epinephrine & norepinephrine,; the cortex region secretes glucorticoid hormones |
Pancreas | Produces & secretes hormones from the islets of Langerhans; alpha cells produce glucagon & beta cells produce insulin |
Ovaries | Secrete estrogen & progesterone |
Testes | Secrete testosterone |