Endocrine System 7th Grade Health

The endocrine system is a system of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body

Gland - an organ in the body that produces a substance, such as hormones, for release Hormone - a chemical released by a gland that sends out messages that affect other areas of the body

Hypothalamus Located in brain Linked to nervous system Body temperature Hunger and thirst Sleep

Pituitary Located in brain Regulates growth Metabolism - converts food to energy Water balance

Thyroid Neck region Regulates how body uses energy Controls how body makes proteins

Parathyroid Back of Thyroid Controls the amount of calcium in blood and within bones

Adrenals On top of kidneys “Fight or Flight” response Reaction to stress Help regulate kidney function

Pancreas Upper abdomen Produces insulin Helps in digestive process

Ovaries Female reproductive organ Located in abdomen Produces eggs for reproduction

Testes Male reproductive organ Genital Region Produces sperm for reproduction