As the photo above said, hormones secretes different chemicals that helps regulate metabolism. It may also regulate growth, reproduction and maintains chemical balance in our body.

HORMONES

"Messenger" - hormones travel to other part of our body where they help regulates the activity of cells and organs for them to work properly.

Endocrine Glands:
  • Hypothalamus - ex. TRH, CRH
  • Anterior Pituitary Gland - ex. TSH, FSH, PRL
  • Posterior Pituitary Gland - ex. Oxytocin, ADH
  • Thyroid Gland - ex. T3, T4


  • Parathyroid Gland - ex. PTH
  • Pancreas - ex. Glucagon, Insulin, Somatostatin
  • Testes - ex. Testosterone
  • Ovary - ex. Estrogen, Progesterone
Non-Endocrine Glands: