Endocrine System

1. Typical Endocrine Glands

a. Pituitary Gland-Master galnd of the body, It has two lobes, Present at the base of brain in 

form of a protrusion, Secretes 9 different major hormones

b. Thyroid Gland-One of the largest glands of body, Found in neck below the thyroid 

cartilage, Mainly controls body metabolism, Secretes 3 different hormones

c. Parathyroid Glands-Four in number, located behind the thyroid gland, produce 

parathormone

d. Adrenal Glands-Found attached to the kidneys, Consists of two parts; Cortex and 

Medulla, Adrenal cortex produces 3 different hormones and adrenal medulla produces 4 

different hormones

2. Organs with Secondary endocrine function

a. Pancreas-Primarily an organ of digestive system, produces 4 different hormones 

including Insulin and Glucagon

b. Gonads- Primarily organs of reproductive system, Testes in males produse testosterone, 

Ovaries in females produce Estrogens and Progesterone

c. Liver- Primarily a metabolic organ of human body, produces 3 different types of hormones

d. Kidneys- Primarily an organ of Excretory system, Produces 4 different types of 

hormones

3. Functions- Generally it parallels the associates the nervous system in control of body activitie, 

Each hormone has a specific function,