There are nine organs in the endocrine system. The organs are:
Hypothalamus: it is located in the brain and controls water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, and blood pressure.
Pineal Body: it is also located in the brain and produces the hormone melatonin
Pituitary: it is located at the base of the brain. It controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.
Thyroid and parathyroid: both are located in front of the neck. They help the body’s calcium balance.
Thymus: it is located in the upper part of the chest and produces T-lymphocytes.
Adrenal glands: they are located on top of both kidneys. They work with hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
Pancreas: it is located behind the stomach. It plays a role in digestion and also as a hormone production.
Ovary: it is located on both sides of the uterus. It produces estrogen and progesterone.
Testes: They produce testosterone and sperm.
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