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Gland
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Regulate female reproductive development and the menstrual cycle. | Ovaries |
| Estrogen | Ovaries |
| Helps the body respond to stress and supports blood pressure and metabolism | Adrenal |
| Cortisol | Adrenal |
| Controls many other endocrine glands and regulates growth, reproduction, and water balance | Pituitary |
| Growth hormone (GH) | Pituitary |
| Regulate male reproductive development and sperm production | Testes |
| Testosterone | Testes |
| Supports development and maturation of T lymphocytes (T Cells) | Thymus |
| Thymosin | Thymus |
| Regulates metabolism, energy use, and body temperature | Thyroid |
| Thyroxine (T4) | Thyroid |
| Raises blood calcium levels and helps regulate calcium balance | Parathyroid |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) | Parathyroid |
| Helps control blood glucose levels | Pancreas |
| Insulin | Pancreas |