Monday, February 14, 2011

Endocrine System

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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