Learn about endocrine glands

An Overview of the Thymus

Thymus Essentials The thymus gland, located behind your sternum and between your lungs, is only active until puberty. After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat. Thymosin is the hormone of the thymus, and it stimul

An Overview of the Testes

Testes Essentials

An Overview of the Pituitary Gland

Pituitary Gland Essentials The hormones of the pituitary gland help regulate the functions of other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland has two parts—the anterior lobe and posterior lobe—that have two very separate functions. The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary to release or

An Overview of the Pineal Gland

Pineal Gland Essentials

An Overview of the Parathyroid

Parathyroid Essentials

An Overview of the Ovaries

Ovaries Essentials

An Overview of the Hypothalamus

An Overview of the Thyroid

Thyroid Essentials

An Overview of the Adrenal Glands

Adrenal Gland Essentials The adrenal glands are two glands that sit on top of your kidneys that are made up of two distinct parts. The adrenal cortex—the outer part of the gland—produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your