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Endocrine Glands: Location and Important Functions

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Endocrine Glands: Location and Important Functions

Gland Location Hormones Key Functions Examples of Regulation Target Organs
Hypothalamus Above pituitary gland, forebrain Secretory hormones Controls the pituitary gland Regulates hormone release Pituitary gland
Pituitary At the base of the brain Growth Hormone, Oxytocin, ADH, etc. Stimulates growth, milk production, adrenal/thyroid glands, gonads, menstrual cycle, and water balance Growth regulation, childbirth Bones, adrenal gland, thyroid, uterus, kidneys
Thyroid Anterolateral sides of trachea in neck region Thyroxine, Calcitonin Regulates growth, metabolism, and calcium levels Metabolic rate control Body cells, bones
Parathyroid Four glands behind thyroid gland Parathormone Controls calcium and phosphorus metabolism Maintains blood calcium levels Bones, kidneys
Pancreas Behind the stomach Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin Regulates blood glucose levels and digestion Glucose absorption and storage Liver, intestines
Adrenal Glands Anterior end of each kidney Adrenaline and nor-adrenaline,  Corticosteroids Manages stress, sodium-potassium balance metabolism, and heart activity Crisis response, emotional regulation Heart, kidneys, body cells
Ovary On either side of uterus in women Oestrogen, Progesterone Develops female traits, prepares for pregnancy Menstrual cycle, secondary sexual characteristics, and pregnancy maintenance Uterus, secondary sexual organs
Testis In the scrotum Testosterone Develops male traits Secondary sexual characteristics in men Male secondary organs
Thymus In thoracic cage, near the heart Thymosin Regulates immune system Immunity development Immune cells
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