The endocrine system is made up of several glands that produce hormones to regulate bodily functions. The pineal gland located in the brain produces melatonin which controls sleep cycles. The hypothalamus located in the brain sends hormones that control functions like sleep, eating, and temperature. The pituitary gland is called the "master gland" as it controls other glands and regulates growth and development. Other glands include the thyroid which regulates metabolism, the pancreas which controls blood sugar, and the gonads like the ovaries and testes which produce hormones related to development and reproduction.

1. Kids Version!

2. To Get an Idea of What the Endocrine System Does:

3. Pineal Gland Located in the brain Makes a hormone called Melatonin (controls sleeping schedule) As big as a grain of rice Can respond to light Referred to as the “Third Eye”

4. Hypothalamus Located in the brain, above the pituitary gland Sends out numerous hormones Controls our nervous system (sleeping, eating, body temperature)

5. Pituitary Gland Called “Master Gland” Located in the bottom of the brain Creates different hormones that control different glands Two parts of the pituitary gland: anterior and posterior Controls growth, and development

6. Thyroid Gland Located in the neck Makes thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, and organ function Works with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland

7. Pancreas Located behind your stomach Maintains blood sugar levels Releases insulin, which help glucose move

8. Adrenal Gland Located near the lower back, above the kidneys Two parts: Adrenal Cortex, and Adrenal Medulla Secretes numerous hormones that helps deal with stress, and physical development

9. Gonads Female: Ovaries Creates estrogen and progesterone Helps with babies Male: Testes Creates testosterone Helps a boy develop Deepens the voice, and maintains muscle mass

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