Question
What are the endocrine glands of man and where are they located? What are the hormones secreted from them?
Answer
| Endocrine Gland | Location | Hormones Secreted |
|---|---|---|
| Pituitary Gland | Base of the brain (hypothalamus) | Growth hormone (GH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL), Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Oxytocin (OT) |
| Thyroid Gland | Neck, just below the Adam’s apple | Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), Calcitonin |
| Parathyroid Glands | Attached to the thyroid gland | Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
| Adrenal Glands | Atop each kidney | Adrenaline (Epinephrine), Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline), Cortisol, Aldosterone, Androgens (e.g., DHEA) |
| Pancreas | Behind the stomach | Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin |
| Pineal Gland | Deep within the brain (epithalamus) | Melatonin |
| Thymus Gland | Upper chest, behind the breastbone | Thymosins |
| Testes (Male) | In the scrotum | Testosterone, Inhibin |
| Ovaries (Female) | In the pelvic region | Estrogen, Progesterone, Inhibin |
| Hypothalamus | Base of the brain | Releasing and inhibiting hormones that regulate pituitary gland function |
| Pineal Gland | Deep within the brain (epithalamus) | Melatonin |
