The endocrine system

• The eight major glands in the endocrine system are 


  pituitary.

  Thyroid

  Pineal

  Parathyroid

  Thymus

  Pancreas

  gonads (test , ovaries). Hypothalamus
• The thyroid produces thyroxine which is released into the bloodstream 3-4 times a day

  • responsible for regulating metabolic rate
  • Growth
  • Maturation
• The pineal gland is located in the brain and secretes melatonin, which is a hormone that regulates sleep and wake cycles
• The pituitary gland is known as the master gland and releases hormones to control other glands in the endocrine system
• The parathyroid gland produces 2 hormones: calcitonin and parathyroid hormone to regulate mineral levels in the body