PHYSICAClass 10 Zoology simulations · Control and Coordination
Map of endocrine glands
Locate the endocrine glands in the body and see the main hormones each secretes.
What to notice
The hypothalamus and pituitary link the nervous and endocrine systems.
Key relation
Hormones: non-nutrient chemicals acting as intercellular messengers in trace amounts
Try this
Which gland sits on top of each kidney, and what does its medulla secrete?
What you can change
- Gland: choose Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas (islets), …
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