33^rd European Diabetes Congress

Glands of the Endocrine System

Each gland of the endocrine system releases specific hormones into your bloodstream. These hormones travel through your blood to other cells and help control or coordinate many body processes.

The list below provides a selection of the roles of glands in the endocrine system:

Pancreas – regulates blood glucose levels

Adrenal gland – increases blood glucose levels and speeds up heart rate

Thyroid gland - helps to regulate our metabolism

Pituitary gland – stimulates growth

Pineal gland – helps to regulate our sleep patterns

Ovaries – promote development of female sex characteristics

Testes – promote development of male sex characteristics