| A | B |
|---|
| pineal gland | tiny organ in the center of the brain. produces hormones for sleep, reproducing and aging |
| hypothalamus | connects the nervous and endocrine system |
| pituitary gland | at the base of the brain. director of the endocrine system. control growth, sexual development and absorption of water |
| thyroid gland | releases hormones for growth and metabolism and regulating calcium |
| thymus gland | helps body fight disease by controlling production of white blood cells (T cells) |
| adrenal glands | produces 30 hormones. adrenaline - allows you to react quickly |
| pancreas | secretes insulin and glucagon that regulates levels of glucose in the blood |
| ovaries and testes | secrete hormones that control sexual development |
