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EndocrineGland
endocrine glands and their locations and functions
| ENDOCRINE GLAND | LOCATION | FUNCTION | SECRETION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITUITARY GLAND | At the base of the brain | Controls other endo glands, master gland. | GSH (Growth Stimulating Hormones) |
| THYROID GLAND | Around your throat | Regulates body metabolism | Thyroxin |
| PANCREAS (Both endo and exo) | Below the liver | Controls blood sugar levels | Insulin |
| ADRENAL GLAND | Above the kidneys | Flight, Fright, Fight | Adrenaline |
| PARATHYROID GLAND | At the neck | Controls calcium levels | Parathyroid hormones |
| GONADS (TESTES, OVARY) | Reproductive organs | Development of secondary sexual characteristics | Testes - Testosterones Ovary - Estrogen |