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The Endocrine System By: Makayla, Lucy, and Cole S What are The Adrenal Glands? S The adrenal glands are about the size of a walnut and weigh as much as a grape, and they are located at the top of each kidney. S These glands manufacture and secrete almost 50 different hormone. S They also have important effects on the fluid balance control and blood sugar regulation. S Without the hormones the adrenals produce you would die very quickly, and when out of balance the quality of your health and well-being becomes Photos of the Adrenal Gland What is the Hypothalamus? S The hypothalamus has some neurons that secrete hormones that strictly control secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary. S The Hypothalamic hormones are referred to as releasing and inhibiting hormones. S Hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones are carried directly to the anterior pituitary gland via hypothalamic- hypophyseal portal veins. S The hypothalamic hormones bind to receptors on specific anterior pituitary cells, modulating the release of the hormone they produce. Photos of the Hypothalamus What are Ovaries? S The ovaries are a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced. S They ensure the continued survival of the species by producing ova, or eggs, which are intended for fertilization. S They lay on the pelvic side and are around the size of an almond. Photos of the Ovaries What is the Pancreas? S The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. S It produces important enzymes and hormones that help break down foods. S The gland produces the hormone insulin and secretes it directly into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body’s glucose or sugar level. Photos of the Pancreas What is the Pineal Gland? S The pineal gland is a small gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum. S It produces several important hormones including melatonin. S Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles. S The pineal gland connects the endocrine system with the nervous system in that it converts nerve signals from the sympathetic system of the peripheral nervous system into hormone signals. Photos of the Pineal Gland What is the Pituitary Gland? S The Pituitary Gland is called the “master gland” because of its great influence on the other body organs. It’s function is complex and important for overall wellbeing. S The pituitary gland is divided into two parts, front (anterior) and back (posterior). S The anterior pituitary produces several types of hormones. S The posterior pituitary produces two hormones. Photos of the Pituitary Gland What is the Thymus? Photos of the Thymus Photos of the Thyroid Gland Documentation S http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/(updated August 10, 2012) S https://eaware.org/ovaries/?doing_wp_cron (updated August 8, 2012) S Http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrin e/hypopit/overveiw.html (updated July 30, 2012) S Http://www.cancer.org/testes (updated August 17, 2012) Documentation S Http://www.wisegeek.org/thymus/endocrine (updated August 3, 2012) S Https://www.medterms.edu/thyroid (updated August 20,2012)