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Found deep in the center of the head, at the base of the brain pituitary gland
Known as the "Master Gland" because it monitors the body and tells other peripheral glands when to release hormones. pituitary gland
Key Horomones: Growth Horomone and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone pituitary gland
A butterfly-shaped organ located in the lower front of the neck thyroid gland
Acts as the body's cruise control by regulating metabolism (the speed at which cells burn fuel for energy). thyroid gland
Key Horomones Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid gland
Four tiny, pea-sized nodules embedded on the posterior (back) surface of the thyroid gland. parathyroid gland
Acts as a strict monitor to balance levels of calcium in the blood. parathyroid gland
Key Horomones: Parathyroid Horomone (PTH) parathyroid gland
Located centrally in the upper chest cavity, directly beneath the sternum (breastbone). thymus gland
Functions as an early training academy for the immune system by maturing disease-fighting white blood cells called T-Cells (lymphocytes). thymus gland
Key Horomone: Thymosin thymus gland
Two triangular, pyramid-like caps sitting directly on top of each kidney. adrenal glands
Orchestrates the body's response to acute and long-term stress. adrenal glands
Key Horomones: adrenaline and cortisol adrenal glands
An elongated gland sitting horizontally in the abdomen behind the stomache. pancreas
Acts as a chemical fuel manager by monitoring and balancing blood sugar (glucose) levels. pancreas
Key Horomones: Insulin and Glucagon pancreas
Situated deep within the pelvic cavity. ovaries
Dictates biological female secondary sexual characteristics and regulates the reproductive cycle. ovaries
Key Horomones: Estrogen and Progesterone ovaries
Housed externally inside the scrotal sac. testes
Drives biological male secondary sexual characteristics and fuels the production of sperm. testes
Key Horomone: testosterone testes
Created by: HEALTH1
 

 



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