• Hypothalamus
• Pineal gland
• Pituitary gland
• Thyroid
• Adrenal glands
• Pancreas
• Gut
• Gonads

Major endocrine structures

Glands that release chemicals to the interior of the body
(From the Greek "Endon"= within)
"krinein"= to secrete

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- How hormones affect the body
- Endocrine gland
- How hormones affect behavior
- How hormonal and neural systems interact

Aspects about the interactions of hormones and the brain

Breedlove, S. & Watson, N. (2017). Behavioral neuroscience, eighth edition. Oxford University Press.

Behavioral Neuroscience 8th Edition

Positioned on top of the kidneys, the adrenal glands are responsible for releasing hormones, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are crucial for the body's stress response.

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