Endocrine System I

• ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - composed of glands that secrete different types of hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our body.
• ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood
• ENDOCRINE GLANDS - secrete chemicals known as hormones into the bloodstream, which carries them throughout the body.
• HORMONES - chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands
• ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - sends signals all over the body in a slow and steady manner
• HORMONE - A chemical substance produced by the endocrine glands that travels in the blood to other parts of the body
• PITUITARY GLAND - located at the base of the brain, it is responsible for the control of the body's basic functions
• OXYTOCIN, VASOPRESSIN, GROWTH HORMONE, ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH), PROLACTIN, LUTEINIZING HORMONE, FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) - hormones released by the pituitary gland
• PITUITARY GLAND - a gland that releases hormones which stimulates growth; and controls the function of other glands.
• PITUITARY GLAND - the master gland of the endocrine system because it controls the function of many other endocrine glands.
• THYROID GLAND - glandular tissue that produces thyroxine and regulates metabolism
• THYROID GLAND - located below the voice box that regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones
• ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - a network of several glands that create and secrete (release) hormones.
• GLAND - an organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat or tears.
• BLOODSTREAM - the place where endocrine glands release hormones
• HORMONES - chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it.
• HYPOTHALAMUS - this organ connects your endocrine system with your nervous system.
• HYPOTHALAMUS - its main job is to tell your pituitary gland to start or stop making hormones.
• HYPOTHALAMUS - controls the autonomic nervous system
• PITUITARY GLAND - uses information it gets from your brain to tell other glands in your body what to do. 
• PROLACTIN - stimulates milk production in breastfeeding mothers
• ANTIDIURETIC HORMONE (ADH / VASOPRESSIN) - controls blood pressure and helps control body water balance through its effect on the kidneys
• ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH) - stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and make certain hormones
• THYROID-STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) - stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones
• OXYTOCIN - helps in milk ejection during breastfeeding
• LUTEINIZING HORMONE -  manages estrogen in women and testosterone in men.
• PINEAL GLAND - makes a chemical called melatonin that helps your body get ready to go to sleep.
• MELATONIN - produced by the pineal gland that helps your body get ready to go to sleep
• CALCITONIN - contribute to bone strength by helping calcium get incorporated into bone
• PARATHYROID - a set of four small glands behind your thyroid and play a role in bone health
• PARATHYROID - this gland control your levels of calcium and phosphorus.
• PARATHYROID - located in the neck and releases a hormone called, parathyromone
• PARATHYROID - controls the calcium levels in your body and normalizes bone growth
• PARATHYROMONE - A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that stimulates the release of calcium from the bone
• THYMUS - this gland makes white blood cells called T lymphocytes that fight infection and are crucial as a child's immune system develops. 
• THYMUS - a gland that starts to shrink after puberty
• THYMUS - is found in front of the heart and releases thymosin
• THYMUS - produces T4 and T3 hormones, regulates metabolism
• THYMUS - enables the body to produce certain antibodies
• THYMOSIN - A protein that stimulates the growth of the thymus gland