4. Hypothalamus & pituitary Control Heartbeat Body temperature Water balance Secretion of the pituitary gland Posterior Anterior Main hormone = growth hormone (GH)
5. Thyroid & Parathyroid Thyroid Increase the metabolic rate Stimulate all the cells of the body Parathyroid Blood phosphate and calcium level
6. Adrenal glands Adrenal medulla Emergency situation Epinephrine Norepinephrine Adrenal cortex Salt water control, carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. Mineralcorticoids Glucocorticoids
7. Pancreas Exocrine tissue Secretes digestive juice Endocrine tissue (pancreatic islets) Secretes insulin and glucagon
8. Testes and ovaries Produce sex hormones = Androgens Male = Testosterone Female = Estrogens and Progesterone