Endocrine

• What is the location of the Hypothalamus?

  At the base of the brain
• What glands released Corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH)?


  Hypothalamus
• What glands released Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)?


  Hypothalamus
• What glands released Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)?


  Hypothalamus
• What is the function of the Hypothalamus?


  Control the function of the other gland.
• Where is Pituitary gland located?

  At the base of the brain
• What is the hormones produced by Pituitary Gland?

  Oxytocin

  Vasopressin

  Growth Hormone

  Prolactin

  LH, FSH
• What is the function of Pituitary Gland?


  It stimulates the growth, and control the function of the other gland
• What gland activates milk production in women?

  Prolactin
• Where is Pineal gland located?

  At the brain
• What hormones released by Pineal gland?

  Melatonin
• What is the function of Pineal gland?

  Help regulate when you sleep at night and wake up at morning
• Where is Thyroid located?

  In the neck/below the voice box
• What hormones are released by Thyroid gland?

  Thyroxin

  Calcitonin/Calcithonin
• What is the function of Prolactin

  activates milk production in women
• Where is Parathyroid gland located?

  In the neck
• What hormones released by Parathyroid gland?

  Parathormone / Parathyroid Hormone
• Where is Thymus located?

  In front of the heart
• What hormones released by Thymus?

  Thymosin
• What is the function of Thymosin?

  enable body to produce antibodies
• Where is Adrenal located?

  On the top of the kidneys
• What hormones released by Adrenal?

  Adrenaline
• What is the function of Adrenaline

  Prepares the body for action in times of emergency
• Where is Pancreas located?

  Behind the stomach
• What hormones released by Pancreas?

  Insulin and Glucagon
• What is the function of Insulin?

  It lowers sugar levels
• What is the function of Glucagon?

  prevent sugar levels from decreasing
• Where is Testes located?

  lower abdomen
• Where is Ovaries located?

  Lower abdomen
• What hormones released by Testes?

  Androgen and Testosterone
• What hormones released by Ovaries?

  Estrogen and Progesterone
• What is the function of Ovaries?

  influence female traits and support reproductive function
• What is the function of Testes?

  Controls maturation and male characteristics