Major Glands of the Endocrine System
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Hira YounisName different parts of endocrine system?
Answer:
While many parts of the body make hormones, the major glands that make up the endocrine system are
the:
Hypothalamus:
The hypothalamus secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary
gland.
Pituitary Gland:
It controls many functions of the other endocrine glands. It’s not larger than a pea.
Thyroid Gland:
The thyroid plays an important role in the body's metabolism.
Parathyroid:
It’s important for maintaining control of calcium levels in our bones and blood.
Adrenals:
It produce hormones which is important for regulating functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and
stress response.
Pineal Gland:
It’s important for your sleep-wake cycles.
Ovaries/Testes:
The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone and Testes produce testosterone and sperm. They are
mainly productive hormones.