ANALEC RECALL 3 Flashcards
known as “Master Gland” attached to the hypothalamus. A pea sized, reddish-gray body that stores hormone from the hypothalamus and releases into the blood stream.
PITUITARY GLAND
keeps your “Metabolism “ under control through the actions of “Thyroid Hormone” which makes it by extracting iodine from the blood and incorporating it into “Thyroid Hormones.”
THYROID GLAND
small structures attached to the top of each “Kidney.” The human body has two “?” that releases chemicals called “Hormones” in the bloodstream. These hormones effects many parts of the body
ADRENAL GLAND
small bean shaped structures behind the “Thyroid Gland.” The ? is actually a group of four small glands, collectively they are known as “Parathyroid Gland.”
PARATHYROID GLAND
is the small and most important endocrine gland in the body. located near the pituitary gland.
PINEAL GLAND
One of the most baffling gland in the body is “?” It lies just above the neck and behind the top of the “Breastbone.” The ? is bilobed mass of lymphoid tissue located in the “Anterior Mediastenum.
THYMUS GLAND
responsible for producing glucagon and insulin. located in the “Abdominal Cavity ” behind the stomach.
PANCREAS
The ovaries produces progesterone and estrogen. Testes produces “Testosterone” which promotes the growth of the “Penis” as a male gets older as well as facial and body hair. It also deepens the voice of a male at a certain age.
OVARIES AND TESTES