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hormones
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hypothalamus | Located in the brain, secretes TRH, CRH, GnRH, GHRH, somatostatin, and dopamine, oxytocin and ADH. |
| Pituitary gland | Located slightly above the hypothalamus in the brain. secretes GH, PRL, FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH, ADH, and oxytocin. |
| Pineal Gland | Located in the brain right above the brain stem. Secretes melatonin. |
| Thyroid | Located in your neck. Secretes T3, T4, and calcitonin. |
| Parathyroid | Located in 4 spots on the back of the thyroid. Secretes PTH. |
| Thymus | Located in your upper chest. Secretes T-cells. |
| Ovaries/Testes | Located directly below your pelvis. Secretes sperm and estrogen. |
| Pancreas | Located behind the stomach. Secretes insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. |
| Adrenal | Located on the kidneys. Secretes cortisol and epinephrine. |