Hypothalamus - This gland is in the brain. It secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland. It also controls water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, mood, and blood pressure., Pineal Gland - This gland is in the brain. It sits below the corpus callosum, in the middle of the brain. It makes the hormone melatonin. This hormone controls the sleep cycle. It may also be part of the timing of puberty., Pituitary Gland - This gland is at the base of the brain. It is called the "master gland." It is about the size of a pea. It secretes many hormones that control many functions of the other endocrine glands., Thyroid Gland  - This gland is grouped with another set of glands in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). It controls the body's metabolism., Parathyroid Glands - These glands are in front of the neck with another gland, below the larynx (voice box).These glands control the body's calcium and phosphorus balance., Thymus Gland - This gland is in the upper part of the chest. It makes white blood cells, called T cells, and secretes a hormone that helps these T cells mature and function. These cells fight infections and destroy abnormal cells., Adrenal Glands - There are two of these glands. Each gland sits on top of each kidney. They work with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to make cortisol (called the stress hormone) and other hormones important for normal metabolism., Pancreas - This is an organ and a gland behind the stomach. It makes hormones for digestion and metabolism. These include the hormone called insulin. Insulin controls blood sugar levels., Ovaries - Females have two of these. There is one on each side of the female's uterus, below the opening of the fallopian tubes. They contain egg cells for reproduction. They also make estrogen and progesterone., Testes - Males have two of these. They are located in a pouch (scrotum) that hangs outside the groin. They make testosterone and sperm.,

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