Gland Location Hormones Released Function

Oxytocin,
Vasopressin,
Growth Hormone,
Adrenocorticotropic stimulates growth, and
at the base
Pituitary Hormone (ACTH), controls the functions of
of the brain
Prolactin, Luteinizing other glands
Hormone, Follicle
Stimulating Hormone
(FSH)
regulates body
below the metabolism, and causes
Thyroid Thyroxin, Calcitonin
voice box storage of calcium in
bones
controls the calcium
Parathyroid in the neck Parathyromone levels in your body, and
normalizes bone growth
enables the body
in front of the
Thymus Thymosin to produce certain
heart
antibodies
on top of the prepares the body for
kidneys action, controls the heart
Adrenal Adrenaline rate and
breathing in times of
emergency
between the regulates blood sugar
Pancreas Insulin, Glucagon
kidneys levels
Reproductive lower Androgen, control maturation and
-Testes abdomen Testosterone male characteristics
(Males)
influence female
-Ovaries lower Estrogen, traits, and support
(Females) abdomen Progesterone reproductive function
ENDOCRINE GLANDS