Encocrine system

parathyroid gland

four small glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland

adrenal medulla

inner section of a gland above each kidney: secretes epinephrine

pituitary gland

located at the base of the brain in the sella turicica, hypophysis

Pancreas

located behind the stomach, alpha and beta islet cells secrete hrmones

ovaries

located in the lower abdomen of a female, responsible for egg cell production and estrogen

thyroid gland

located in the neck on either side of the trachea, secretes thyroxine

testosterone

male hormone secreted by the testes

adrenal cortex

outer section of a gland above each kidney: secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones

progesterone

secrected by the ovaries, prepares the uterus for pregnancy

parathormone

secrected by the parathyroid gland, increases blood calcium

insulin

secreted by beta islet cells of the pancreas, lowers blood sugar

growth hormone (somatotropin)

secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates growth of bones and soft tissues

luteinizing hormone

secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates ovulation

thyroid-stimulating hormone

secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates secretio by the thyroid gland

prolactin

secreted by the anteror lobe of the pituitary gland, promotes milk secretion

oxytocin

secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, stimulates contraction of the uterus during childbirth

thyronine

secreted by the thyroid gland, increases metabolism in cell, T4

testes

two glands enclosed in the scrotal sac of a male