The Endocrine System

A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action

• Pancreas
• Hormones
• Nose
• Spine

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

• Pituitary Gland
• Pancreas
• Medulla
• Hypothalumus

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

• Melatonin
• Adrenalin
• Thyroid
• Pineal Body

A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the hormones insulin and glucagon.

• Spinal Cord
• The Brain
• Adrenal Gland
• Pancreas

This gland produces important hormones that control sugar levels in the body

• Adrenal Gland
• Melatonin
• Pancreas
• Adrenalin

Increases blood pressure and heart rate when the body is stressed.

• Adrenalin
• Pineal Body

Regulates the time at which you sleep at night and wake up in the morning.

• Medulla
• Melatonin

The gland in the brain that controls normal body activity

• Hypothalamus
• Pedulla
• Melatonin

The gland which produces melatonin

• Pineal Body
• Adrenalin
• Adrenal Gland 
• Pancreas

The inner part of the Adrenal Gland.

• Adrenal Gland
• Medulla
• Adrenalin