Endocrine System Zulma, Daniel, Charlton
Main Parts of the System Important structures and organ include: Pituitary Hypothalamus Ovary in females Testes in males Thyroid gland
Pituitary Located in the brain. It releases amino acid hormones. Controls adrenal glands, thyroid gland, ovaries and testes, mammary glands. Stores Hypothalamus hormones. Secretes growth hormones
Hypothalamus Controls pituitary Synthesizes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin for uterus contraction during birth.
Thyroid Gland
Ovaries Releases steroid hormones Secretes female sex hormones