Endocrine System Zulma, Daniel, Charlton. Main Parts of the System Important structures and organ include: Pituitary Hypothalamus Ovary in females Testes. - презентация

1 Endocrine System Zulma, Daniel, Charlton

2 Main Parts of the System Important structures and organ include: Pituitary Hypothalamus Ovary in females Testes in males Thyroid gland

3 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

4 Hypothalamus Controls pituitary Synthesizes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin for uterus contraction during birth.

5 Thyroid Gland

6 Ovaries Releases steroid hormones Secretes female sex hormones