Glands of the Endocrine System

This is located at the base of the brain and is considered the "Master Gland"

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal

This gland is located below the voice box and regulates the rate at which the body burns and uses energy.

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

• Thyroid

This gland is located at the top of the Kidneys and secretes many hormes that control functions like heart rate and breathing rate when animal is scared.

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

• Thyroid

This is located near the liver and produces insulin and glucogon

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Pancreas

• Parathyroid

This is found in females, igt produces estrogen and regulates pregnancy and birth

• Ovaries

• Pancreas

• Testes

• Liver

Found in Males, it affects body characteristics such as body hair and voice change.

• Testes

• Ovaries

• Pituitary

• Kidneys

Located in the brain, maintains homeostasis and starts and stops hormone production.

• Pituitary

• Thymus

• Hypothalamus

• Pancreas

Located between the lungs, helps regulation of the immune system

• Thyroid

• Thymus

• Hypothalamus

• Pituitary

Located near the center of the brain, produces and releases melatonin

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Pineal Gland

• Thalamus

_______ are ductless glands that release substances through ducts onto body surfaces.

• Endocrine

• Exocrine

• Subaceous

• Ceruminous