1. Glands of the Endocrine system: 1. Hypothalamus 2. Pituitary gland 3. Thyroid 4. Parathyroids 5. Adrenal glands 6. Pineal gland 7. Reproductive glands 8. Pancreas

2. Endocrine System Vocab 1-6: 1. Endocrine System – hormones and the glands that produce and secrete them 2. Gland – group of cells that produces and secretes hormones 3. Hormones – chemical messengers produced and secreted by glands 4. Secrete – to produce liquid so that it flows 5. Duct gland – a channel through which secretions are carried to specific locations in the body (tear & sweat glands) 6. Ductless gland (Endocrine Glands) – secrete hormones into the blood stream

3. Endocrine System Vocab 7-11: 7. Hypothalamus – produces hormones that control the pituitary gland 8. Pituitary Gland – master gland of the endocrine system 9. Pineal Gland – influences sleep-wake cycles in our body 10. Thyroid Gland – produces hormones that controls how the body uses & stores fuel 11. Metabolism – rate at which cells burn fuel to produce energy

4. Endocrine System Vocab 12-15: 12. Pancreas – part of the digestive system, produces hormones that regulate glucose 13. Insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the way the body uses sugar 14. Adrenal glands – above each kidney; secretes adrenaline 15. Adrenaline - a hormone that causes our body to react to a “fight or flight” event

5. Hypothalamus  Located in the lower central part of the brain  Part of the endocrine and nervous system  Connected to the pituitary gland  Controls the body’s temperature, blood pressure, and emotions  Produces hormones that control the pituitary gland Hypothalamus Video

6. Pituitary Gland  Located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus  Called the “master gland”  Size of a pea  Produces hormones that regulate hormones production on other endocrine glands  Such as: growth hormone, keeps the balance of water in our body, and endorphins (desensitizes us to pain) Pituitary Gland Video Pituitary Gland Video

7. Pineal Gland  Located in the middle of the brain  Produces “sleep-wake” hormone Pineal Gland Video Pineal Gland Video

8. Thyroid  Thyroid is located in the front part of lower neck  Shaped like a bow tie or butterfly  Responsible for metabolism  Controlled by pituitary gland Attached to the thyroid Four tiny glands that function together Regulates the level of calcium in the body Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland Video Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland Video Parathyroids

9. Adrenal Glands  Located on the top of each kidney  Helps the body’s response to stress  Produces the hormone, Adrenaline, which increases blood pressure & heart rate when the body experiences stress Adrenal Gland Video Adrenal Gland Video

10. Pancreas  A duct and ductless gland  Located behind the stomach  Produces hormones that regulate glucose in the blood Pancreas Video Pancreas Video