Endocrine System (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

      

      Hypothalamus

      The hypothalamus is a part of the brain located superior and anterior to the brain stem and inferior to the thalamus. It serves many different functions in the nervous system, and is also responsible for the direct control of the endocrine system through the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus contains special cells called neurosecretory cells—neurons that secrete hormones:

      • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

      • Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

      The Endocrine System

      Pineal gland

      Hypothalamus

      Pituitary gland

      Thyroid gland

      Thymus

      Pancreas

      Adrenal gland

      Testes

      (male)

      Ovaries

      (female)

      Thyroid gland

      Thyroid Cartilage

      Anterior

      Posterior

      Anterior

      Posterior

      Epiglottis

      Hyoid bone

      Thyroyoid membrane

      Corniculate Cartilage

      Thyroid Cartilage

      Arytenoid Cartilage

      Cricothyroid ligament

      Cricoid cartilage

      Trachea

      • Growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH)

      • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

      • Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

      • Oxytocin

      • Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)