Endocrine system

• The pancreas is a gland situated near the stomach that produces insulin which is needed to control glucose levels in the body
• the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is known as the master gland. It regulates all other endocrine glands
• Adrenal glands 


  there are 2 adrenal glands and they are located on top of each kidney. they produce adrenaline which is the flight or flight hormone
• the thyroid is located in the lower front part of the neck and it produces thyroxine which affects growth and sustains metabolism
• testosterone in males affects male characteristics such as sexual development, growth of facial hair and changes at puberty
• the ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone as well as eggs. these hormones control breast growth and reproductive functions such as menstruation and pregnancy