Glands and their functions

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produces the hormone melatonin which is essential for circadian rhythm (body clock) pineal gland
consist of 2 lobes and secretes several different hormones, some of which activate secretions of other glands. pituitary gland
this gland secretes 3 hormones essential for maintaining metabolism thyroid gland
this gland secretes the hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood parathryoid gland
this gland plays a vital role in maturity of cells in the immune system (T-cells) thymus
releases hormones that are needed to maintain healthy blood sugars pancreas
these glands control your fight or flight hormones and also help with the control of salt and water in the body adrenal glands
these glands produce sex hormones and are responsible for female and male characteristics gonads
the main link between your endocrine and nervous system hypothalamus