| A | B |
|---|
| Hypothalamus | Brain Part that signals the endocrine system to function. |
| Pituitary Gland | The "Master Gland" below the brain that controls the other glands. |
| Thyroid | In the neck, controls our metabolism. |
| Parathyroids | In the neck, controls calcium |
| Testis | Male glands that secrete testosterone. |
| Pancreas | In the gut, releases insulin to control blood sugar. |
| Adrenal Glands | On top of the kidney, gets us excited when there is trouble. |
| Ovaries | Female glands that secrete estrogen |
| Insulin | Hormone, controls blood sugar. |
| Testosterone | The male hormone, increases aggression & baldness |
| Estrogen | The female hormone, increases female sex characteristics. |
| Epinephrine | aka adrenaline. Excites us when danger happens. |
| Norepinephrine | aka noradrenaline, increases the power in our muscles. |
| Oxytocin | Released by pituitary gland, provides the "buzzy" feeling of being in love. |
| Cortisol | Released from adrenal gland. The stress hormone, increases alertness and energy. |
| Melatonin | Released by pituitary gland, controls our sleep cycle. |
| Diabetes Type 1 | When you have no ability to produce insulin to control blood sugar. |
| Diabetes Type 2 | When your body loses the ability to properly process insulin. |
| Hypothyroidism | When your thyroid fails to energize your metabolism. You become sluggish & sick. |
