Hormones Flow Chart

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands have no ducts and secrete their chemicals (hormones) directly into the bloodstream

Pituitary Glands (Located in the brain, just below the Hypothalamus

The "Master Gland" secretes several hormones that influence the activity of the other glands

The Pineal Gland (Located in the Brain, near the back)

Plays an important role in several biological rhythms.

-Secretes Meletonin

The Thyroid Glands (Located in the neck)

Plays a crucial role in body and brain development

-Secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism

-Thyroxin

Pancreas

Controls the level of blood sugar in the body by secreting insulin and glucogen

Gonads

(Ovaries and Testes)

The secrete hormones that regulate sexual behavior and reproduction

*Does NOT control sexual behavior

Adrenal Glands