Hypothalamus- commander-in-chief
- controls pituitary gland and other glands
Pituitary - the master gland
Pituitary gland is divided into two:
Neurohypophysis - the extension of hypothalamus
Andrenohypophysis - the endocrine gland on its own
Thyroid gland - the anterior portion of the neck
Parahyroid gland - its hormone regulates blood calcium in the blood dtream
Thymus gland - its located in the upper thorax
Pineal gland - can be found in the brain
Pancreas - it maintains blood sugar level
Adrenal Glands - is a pair of small glands sit on top of the kidney
Two types of Adrenal Glands :
Adrenal medulla - the middle of the gland
Andrenal cortex - it secretes andrenocorticosteroids
Gonads - secretes male and female hormones
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