Endocrine Organs and Their Functions

The endocrine organs and their functions and roles

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Hypothalamus
Overall control of homeostasisStimulates pituitary hormone secretion (several tropic hormones)Stimulates the adrenal glands directly (nervous stimulation)
Pituitary Gland
Stimulates secretions by other endocrine organs (FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH)Control of growth (GH)Control of lactation (PRL)
Pineal Gland
Sleep/wake cycles (Melatonin)Controls circadian rhythm
Thyroid Gland
Controls metabolism (Thyroxine) Calcium homeostasis (Calcitonin)
Parathyroid Gland
Calcium homeostasis (PTH)
Thymus Gland
T-lymphocyte development (Thymosins)
Adrenal Glands
Metabolic control (Cortisol) Fight-or-flight response (Epinephrine and Norepinephrine)Blood pressure control (Aldosterone) Sodium-Potassium homeostasis (Aldosterone)
Pancreas
Blood glucose homeostasis (Glucagon and Insulin)
Ovaries
Uterine cycle control (Estrogens and Progesterones) Gestation control (Estrogens and Progesterones)Development of the female sex characteristics (Estrogen)
Testosterone
Spermatogenesis (Testosterone)Development of the male sex characteristics (Testosterone)