Endocrine System
by Double M

1. Testes
1.1. Produces testosterone in male reproductive organ
2. Pancreas
2.1. Insulin -decreases blood glucose levels
2.1.1. Diabetes Type 2 - chronic disease affecting glucose levels
2.2. Glucagon - increases blood glucose levels
3. Thyroid
3.1. Thyroxine - helps growth and development, also increases metabolic rate
3.2. Calcitonin - release calcium to bones
4. Ovaries
4.1. Estrogen - Created for maturation of eggs
4.2. Progesterone - Forms placenta
5. Adrenal Gland
5.1. Adrenal Medulla
5.1.1. increase sugar and fatty acids in blood
5.1.2. Glucocorticoids - increase bloodsugar
5.2. Adrenal Cortex
5.2.1. Produces testostorone
5.2.2. Aldosterone - increase reabsorption of salt in kidney