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    This document summarizes the major endocrine glands in the human body, including their location, the hormones they release, and their main functions. It describes the pituitary gland at the base of the brain which stimulates growth and controls other glands. The thyroid gland below the voice box regulates metabolism and bone calcium storage. The parathyroid glands in the neck control calcium levels and bone growth.

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    This document summarizes the major endocrine glands in the human body, including their location, the hormones they release, and their main functions. It describes the pituitary gland at the base of the brain which stimulates growth and controls other glands. The thyroid gland below the voice box regulates metabolism and bone calcium storage. The parathyroid glands in the neck control calcium levels and bone growth.

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    GLAND LOCATION HORMONES FUNCTION

    RELEASED
    Pituitary At the base of the brain Oxytocin, Vasopressin, Stimulates growth, and
    Growth Hormone, controls the functions of
    Adrenocoticotropic other glands
    Hormone (ACTH),
    Prolactin, Luteinizing
    Hormone, Follicle
    Stimulating Hormone
    (FSH)
    Thyroid Below the voice box Thyroxin, Calcitonin Regulates body
    metabolism, and causes
    storage of calcium in
    bones
    Parathyroid In the neck Parathyromone Controls the calcium
    levels in your body, and
    normalizes bone growth
    Thymus In front of the heart Thymosin Enables the body to
    produce certain
    antibodies
    Adrenal On top of the kidneys Adrenaline Prepares the body for
    action, controls the heart
    rate and breathing in
    times of emergency
    Pancreas Between the kidneys Insulin, Glucagon Regulates blood sugar
    levels
    Reproductive
    Testes Lower abdomen Androgen, Testosterone Control maturation and
    ( Male ) male characteristics

    Ovaries Lower abdomen Estrogen, Progesterone Influence female traits,


    ( Female ) and support reproductive
    function

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND THEIR HORMONES

    RUSSEL DAVE G. VALENZUELA


    GRADE 10- PAGSANJAN
    MRS.KHEM CAPIANGAO

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