Endocrine system
series of ductless glands which secrete hormones into the body to regulate vital body and organ functions
what kind of glands are they?
Endocrine glands
do not have ducts and secrete directly into the blood stream
Adrenal gland
pair of glands located on top of the kidneys which support the “fight or flight” response and kidney functions
what response and kidney function?
Exocrine Glands
have ducts which secrete directly onto the surface
does it have ducts?
Feedback Loops
cause and effect process used to show how the body maintains homeostasis
maintains what within the body?
Hormones
chemical messengers used to regulate physiological, functions and behaviors
Hypothalamus
small region of the brain located directly above the pituitary gland
Ovaries
supports female reproductive system regulation
Pancreas
located posterior to the stomach and supports blood sugar regulation
what does it regulate in blood?
Parathyroid Gland
four tiny, round glands embedded into the posterior side of the thyroid gland which supports blood calcium levels
Pineal Gland
located anterior and inferior to the thalamus and the functions are still not completely clear
Pituitary Gland
small gland sitting in a bony hollow in the base of the skull beneath the brain and behind the nose which produces many hormones controlling different process in the body
Pituitary-Hypothalamus Complex
“command center” which coordinates messages between the nervous system and endocrine system by producing hormones
Testes
supports male reproductive system development
Thymus
supports immune system development
Thyroid Gland
butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck which supports metabolic rate
