The Endocrine System: Glands and their Functions

• What is the function of the pituitary gland?

  Produces hormones that stimulate growth
• Which hormone is NOT produced by the pituitary gland?

  Thyroid hormone
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  At the base of the brain
• What is the role of thyroid hormones?

  Regulate body metabolism and calcium storage
• What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?

  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Where is the thyroid gland located?

  In front of the neck and below the voice box
• What is the function of the parathyroid gland?

  Controls calcium levels and normalizes bone growth
• What hormone is produced by the parathyroid gland?

  Parathyroid hormone
• Where is the parathyroid gland located?

  In the neck
• What is the role of the thymus gland?

  Produces hormones for T cell production
• What hormone does the thymus produce?

  Thymosin
• Where is the thymus located?

  In front of the heart
• What is the function of the adrenal gland?

  Affects metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
• What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland?

  Adrenaline and others
• Where is the adrenal gland located?

  On top of the kidneys
• What is the role of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

  Regulates blood sugar levels
• What hormones does the pancreas produce?

  Insulin and glucagon
• Where is the pancreas located?

  Behind the stomach
• What is the function of the testes in the endocrine system?

  Controls maturation of sperm and male characteristics
• What hormone is produced by the testes?

  Testosterone
• Where are the testes located?

  In the scrotum
• What is the function of the ovaries in the endocrine system?

  Influences female characteristics and egg maturation
• What hormones do the ovaries produce?

  Estrogen and progesterone
• Where are the ovaries located?

  In the pelvic area
• What is the role of the pineal gland?

  Regulates the biological clock in some animals
• What hormone does the pineal gland produce?

  Melatonin
• Where is the pineal gland located?

  In the brain
• What is the function of the pituitary gland?

  Produces hormones that stimulate growth
• Which hormone is NOT produced by the pituitary gland?

  Thyroid hormone
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  At the base of the brain
• What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?

  Regulates body metabolism and calcium storage
• Where is the thyroid gland located?

  In front of the neck and below the voice box
• What is the function of the parathyroid gland?

  Controls calcium levels in the body
• Where is the parathyroid gland located?

  In the neck
• What hormone does the thymus produce?

  Thymosin
• What is the function of the thymus gland?

  Enables the body to produce T cells
• Where is the thymus located?

  In front of the heart
• What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland?

  Adrenaline and others
• What is the primary function of the adrenal gland?

  Affects metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure