endocrine system

• what is the effect of the hypothalamus?

  stimulates and controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
• what hormones does the pituitary gland release?

  Anterior - stimulates the adrenal cortex and the release of cortisol during stress response

  prosterior - oxytocin -> responsible for uterus contractions during childbirth
• what hormone does the pineal gland release?

  melatonin - responsible for the important biological rhythm, the sleep wake cycle
• what hormones does the adrenal gland release?

  adrenal medulla - adrenaline and noradrenaline

  adrenal cortex - cortisol which stimulates the release of glucose to provide the body with energy while suppressing the immune system
• what hormone do the ovaries release?

  oestrogen - controls the regulation of the female reproductive system, including the menstrual cycle and pregnancy
• what hormone do the testes produce?


  testosterone - responsible for the development of the male secondary characteristics during puberty while also promoting muscle growth