ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system is made up of seven different glands that make chemicals called hormones. Hormones are substances that act as “messengers” to control many body functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -An organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. Endocrine glands help control many body functions, including growth and development, metabolism, and fertility.

Detailed explanation-4: -hypothalamus. pituitary. thyroid. parathyroids. adrenals. pineal body. the ovaries. the testes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain, near the optic chiasm where the optic nerves behind each eye cross and meet. Pineal body. Pituitary. Thyroid and parathyroid. Thymus. Adrenal gland. Pancreas. Ovary. More items