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    The document summarizes several endocrine glands and their functions. The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, is important for metabolism. The thymus gland, located in the upper torso, produces hormones that help develop white blood cells. The ovaries and testes produce hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone that influence development and reproduction. Other glands mentioned include the pancreas, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus and pineal gland, along with some of their major hormones and functions.

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    Parathyroid Glands

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    The document summarizes several endocrine glands and their functions. The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, is important for metabolism. The thymus gland, located in the upper torso, produces hormones that help develop white blood cells. The ovaries and testes produce hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone that influence development and reproduction. Other glands mentioned include the pancreas, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus and pineal gland, along with some of their major hormones and functions.

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    The document summarizes several endocrine glands and their functions. The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, is important for metabolism. The thymus gland, located in the upper torso, produces hormones that help develop white blood cells. The ovaries and testes produce hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone that influence development and reproduction. Other glands mentioned include the pancreas, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus and pineal gland, along with some of their major hormones and functions.

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    The document summarizes several endocrine glands and their functions. The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, is important for metabolism. The thymus gland, located in the upper torso, produces hormones that help develop white blood cells. The ovaries and testes produce hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone that influence development and reproduction. Other glands mentioned include the pancreas, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus and pineal gland, along with some of their major hormones and functions.

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    1. 22.

    Thyroid Glands
    1 Parathyroid Glands
    (POSTERIOR VIEW)
    located in the front of your neck, the
    parathyroid gland is important for maintaining The thyroid gland is located in the front part
    control of calcium levels in your bones and of your neck. It’s very important for
    blood. metabolism.

    3 3. Thymus 44. Ovary

    Located in the upper torso, the thymus is active In women, these organs make estrogen and
    until puberty and produces hormones important progesterone. These hormones help
    for the development of a type of white blood develop breasts at puberty, regulate
    cell called a T cell. the menstrual cycle, and support a pregnancy.

    5 5. Testis
    6 6. Pancreas
    In men, the testes make testosterone. It helps
    them grow facial and body hair at puberty. It
    The pancreas is located in your abdomen
    also tells the penis to grow larger and plays a
    behind your stomach. Its endocrine function
    role in making sperm.
    involves controlling blood sugar levels.

    77. Adrenal Gland

    One adrenal gland can be found on top of 8 8. Pituitary Gland


    each kidney. These glands produce hormones
    important for regulating functions such as
    The pituitary gland is located below the
    blood pressure, heart rate, and stress
    hypothalamus. The hormones it produces
    response.
    affect growth and reproduction. They can also
    control the function of other endocrine
    glands.

    99. Hypothalamus

    the hypothalamus produces multiple hormones


    that control the pituitary gland. It’s also
    involved in regulating many functions,
    including sleep-wake cycles, body
    temperature, and appetite. It can also regulate
    the function of other endocrine glands. 1010. Pineal Gland
    This gland is found in the middle of your
    brain. It’s important for your sleep-wake
    cycles.
    Endocrine Systems

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    parathyroid hormone
    major hormones — insulin, glucagon, somatostatin

    major hormones — tri-iodothyronine (T3),


    thyroxine (T4), calcitonin

    major hormones — luteinising hormone (LH),


    follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin,
    growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone
    (TSH), oxytocin, anti-diuretic hormone (ADH),
    adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) major hormones — adrenaline, noradrenaline,
    cortisol, aldosterone
    parathyroid hormone
    insulin, glucagon

    tri-iodothyronine (T3),
    thyroxine (T4)

    mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids
    and sex hormones

    thymosin

    Anterior: luteinizing hormone (LH),


    follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH),
    progesterone prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid
    hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone
    (ACTH)

    estrogen

    testosterone

    Posterior Pituitary and Hypotalamic


    Hormones
    anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin

    melatonin

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