The Endocrine System

​​​​​​THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Glands and Hormones

- Endocrine glands produce hormones.

- Hypothalamus sends releasing hormone to pituitary gland.

- Pituitary gland secretes releasing hormone into bloodstream.

- Hormones stimulate receptors in target cells.

​​​​​Ovaries and Testes

- Ovaries are port of the female reproductive system.

- Ovaries release oestrogen and progesterone.

- Testes are part of the male reproductive system.

- Testes release testosterone.

- Other gladns; thyroid gland, parathyroid glands and the pancreas.

Pituitary Gland

- Pituitary controls other endocrine glands.

- Releases hormones that influence other glands to release hormones.

- Anterior pituitary released ACTH.

- Posterior pituitary releases oxytocin.

The Adrenal Glands

- Adrenal cortex produces cortisol in response to stress.

- Adrenal medulla releases adrenaline and noradrenaline to prepare for fight for flight.