Functions of Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, Ovaries, and Testicles
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Pituitary Gland
- ADH: Decreases the amount of water excreted in urine
- Oxytocin: Contracts the muscles in the uterus during birth
- Stimulating hormones: Activate other glands
- Growth hormone: Lengthens the bones and promotes overall growth
Thyroid Gland
- Thyroxine: Stimulates metabolism
Parathyroid Glands
- Parathyroid hormone: Regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
Pancreas
- Insulin: Controls the level of sugar
Adrenal Glands
- Adrenaline: Prepares the body to work
- Corticosteroids: Regulate various metabolic processes
- Aldosterone: Controls the concentration of sodium and potassium in the blood
Ovaries
- Estrogens: Produce and maintain female sexual traits
- Progesterone: Allows the embryo to be implanted in the uterus
Testicles
- Androgens: Produce and maintain male sexual traits