Endocrine System

Pineal Gland functions

Of the endocrine organs, the function of the pineal gland was the last discovered. Located deep in the center of the brain, the pineal gland was once known as the "third eye." The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones

Testicles

The testes are two oval shaped male reproductive glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.

adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands)

are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroid

Pancreas

excretes enzymes to break down the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids in food.

Ovaries

oval-shaped endocrine system glands, the group of glands that produce a variety of hormones human body needs to function appropriately. The two sections of the pituitary gland produce a number of different hormones which act on . Controls reproductive functioning and sexual characteristics.

Liver

plays a central role in all metabolic processes in the body. In fat metabolism the liver cells break down fats and produce energy.

Growth hormone

regulates growth, metabolism and body composition.

kidney

secretes endocrine hormones such as erythropoietin and renin.

Thymus gland

serves a vital role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, principally cortisol.

Pituitary Gland functions and hormones

the major endocrine gland, a pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain that is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands.

Thyroid Gland

A large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.