Glands and hormones

• Hypothalamus (in the brain)


  Hormones: ADH, CRH, Dopamine and Oxytosin - regulates water in the body, metabolism and controls emotions
• Pituitary (base of brain)

  Hormones: ACTH and LH/FSH - stimulates growth i.e. egg and sperm maturing
• Thyroid (neck, infront of trachea)

  Hormone: Thyroxine - regulates the body's metabolism
• Parathyroid (next to thyroid glands)

  Hormone: Parathyroid - Controls calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D levels in the blood
• Adrenals (top of kidney)

  Hormone: Adrenaline, Cortisol - fight or flight response and the body's response to stress
• Pancreas (behind stomach)

  Hormone: Glucagon and Insulin - lowers and/or increases blood sugar
• Ovaries (each side of the uterus)

  Hormone: Oestrogen and Progesterone - puberty development, reproduction and the menstrual cycle
• Testes (inside the scrotum)

  Hormone: Testosterone - regulates sex drive, sperm production and fat distribution