Endocrine System Flashcards
A pair of endocrine glands on top of the kidneys that produce several important hormones, including aldosterone
adrenal glands
the anterior portion of the pituitary gland that synthesizes and secretes pituitary hormones
anterior pituitary gland
an endocrine and reproductive structure (testes in males and ovaries in females) that produce sex hormones and sex cells
gonad
a state of stability in the body
homeostasis
the chemicals formed in or secreted by endocrine glands that regulate various body functions
hormones
a gland in the brain that regulates many other endocrine glands
hypothalamus
paired endocrine and reproductive structures in the pelvic area in females
ovaries
an endocrine and digestive structure near the stomach that regulates blood glucose (sugar) levels
pancreas
two pairs of endocrine glands on the back of the thyroid gland that secrete hormones that regulate blood calcium
parathyroid glands
a gland in the brain that produces melatonin
pineal gland
the posterior portion of the pituitary gland that stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus
posterior pituitary gland
paired endocrine and reproductive structures that are part of the male external genitalia
testes
a gland in the chest area where T cells mature
thymus gland
an endocrine gland in the neck
thyroid gland
