Endocrine System

• The pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, tells the body what to do.
• Thyroid gland

  > Releases thyroxine

  > Responsible for growth and development
• Adrenal gland

  > Releases adrenaline

  > Increases heart rate due to fight or flight response
• Pancreas


  > Releases insulin

  > Regulates blood glucose concentrations