ENDOCRINE SYSTEM •The hormones that the endocrine system release influence almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. •The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, and metabolism, as well as sexual function and reproductive processes. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM HYPOTHALAMUS A part of the brain that helps in maintaining homeostasis Produces hormones that control temperature, moods, and more PITUITARY A gland at the base of the skull that and secretes hormones Attached to the hypothalamus THYROID One of the largest endocrine glands Controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body is to other hormones THYMUS GLAND Endocrine System In the upper part of chest, behind breastbone Chest cavity Production of lymphocytes into t-cells ⚫ Defend against infections and disease ADRENAL GLANDS Endocrine System On top of kidneys Produces steroid hormones ⚫ Sex hormones Abdominal cavity OVARIES Female ⚫ Release eggs and produce hormones Allows for fertilization Pelvic cavity TESTES Primary sexual organ ⚫ Males Production of sperm and hormones ⚫ Allows for fertilization of female eggs Pelvic cavity PANCREAS Gland Digestive and Endocrine system Produces hormones ⚫ Insulin Secretes pancreatic juice ⚫ Digestive enzymes Breaks down carbs, proteins, fat PARATHYROID Controls calcium within the blood (which effects how strong and dense bones are) They are often in the thyroid, but their function isn’t related to the thyroid PINEAL BODY (GLAND) Small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the serotonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. LOCATION The Lymphatic and Endocrine systems do not have a specific body cavity location, they are located all over your body! Lymphatic Endocrine RELATED SYSTEMS The endocrine is related to the nervous system, as the nervous system stimulates the brain to release certain hormones The lympathic system is related to the cardiovascular system because lymphs draw interstitial fluid and deposit it back into the blood.

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