Question

Name 2 glands that secrets hormones and perform functions

Answer 1

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 inhibit pituitary hormone production.

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 body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).

The adrenal medulla—the inner part of the gland—produces nonessential (that is, you don’t need them to live) hormones, such as adrenaline (which helps your body react to stress).