The Endocrine System

By: Bryan, Uriel, and Skyler

Definition: Controls body processes by means of Chemicals.

Endocrine System

● Hypothalamus● Pituitary Gland ● Thyroid Glands● Parathyroid Glands● Pancreas● Heart● Kidney (Adrenal) Gland● Thymus

Composed of:

● The hypothalamus makes you feel hunger, and thirst.

● The Hypothalamus controls the Pituitary Gland.

● The Pituitary Gland regulates growth, blood pressure and water balance.

Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

● The Thyroid gland controls the energy that you get from food.

● The Parathyroid Gland controls the amoiunt of Calcium in the blood.

● The Pancreas controls the level of sugar in the blood.

Thyroid Glands, Parathyroid Glands, and the Pancreas

● The Adrenal Gland affects Salt and water balance in the kidneys, and sugar in the blood.

● The Testes releases the sex hormone testosterone which controls changes in a males body.

● The Ovaries releases females sex hormone Estrogen.

Adrenal Glands, Testes, and Ovaries