Endocrine System Organs and Hormones

Endocrine System Organs and Hormones

The major glands of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and testes). The pancreas is also a part of this system; it has a role in hormone production as well as in digestion.

The anterior pituitary produces seven hormones. These are the growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), beta endorphin, and prolactin.

The following are integral parts of the endocrine system:
Hypothalamus
Pineal body
Pituitary
Thyroid and parathyroid
Thymus
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Ovary

Endocrine gland diagram labeled diagram