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Endocrine Systemmade up of glands!! Pituitary Gland • Description- found at the base of skull • Hormones- Human Growth Hormone (HGH) • Diseases– Gigantism= too much HGH – Dwarfism= not enough HGH Gigantism Dwarfism Thyroid Gland • Description- regulates metabolism • Hormones- thyroxin • Diseases– Hyperthyroidism- too much thyroxin – Hypothyroidism- too little thyroxin Parathyroid • Description- 4 small glands located on the back of the thyroid; regulates calcium levels • Hormones- parathyroid hormone Adrenal Gland • Description- Glands located on top of kidneys; release hormones that help body deal with stress • Hormones- Epinephrine, Norepinephrine Pancreas • Description- releases hormones into the blood to regulate amount of sugar within the blood. • Hormones- insulin and glucagon • Diabetes- condition in which the proper amount of insulin is NOT produced