As stated before, hormones are released by the endocrine glands. These are different from other glands of the human body as they are ductless.
- Hypothalamus: It controls the body temperature, regulates emotions, hunger, thirst, sleep, moods and allow the production of hormones.
- Pineal: Pineal is also known as the thalamus. It produces serotonin derivatives of melatonin, which affects sleep patterns.
- Parathyroid: This gland helps in controlling the amount of calcium present in the body.
- Thymus: It helps in the production of T-cells, functioning of the adaptive immune system and maturity of the thymus.
- Thyroid: It produces hormones that affect the heart rate and how calories are burnt.
- Adrenal: This gland produces the hormones that control the sex drive, cortisol and stress hormone.
- Pituitary: It is also termed as the “master control gland,”. This is because the pituitary gland helps in controlling other glands. Moreover, it develops the hormones that trigger growth and development.
- Pancreas: This gland is involved in the production of insulin hormones, which plays a crucial role in maintaining blood sugar levels.
- Testes: In men, the testes secrete the male sex hormone, testosterone. It also produces sperm.
- Ovaries: In the female reproductive system, the ovaries release estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other female sex hormones.
All these glands work together to produce and manage the hormones of the body.
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