The main endocrine glands in the body are the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, the pancreas, ovaries and testes. The parathyroid glands situated adjacent to th...The main endocrine glands in the body are the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, the pancreas, ovaries and testes. The parathyroid glands situated adjacent to the thyroid glands in the neck produce parathormone that regulates blood calcium levels and the excretion of phosphates. The follicle cells of the developing ova produce oestrogen, which controls the development of the mammary glands and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
This page discusses the "fight-or-flight" response, a concept by Walter Cannon linked to stress. It describes how this response prepares our bodies for confrontation or escape through the sympathetic ...This page discusses the "fight-or-flight" response, a concept by Walter Cannon linked to stress. It describes how this response prepares our bodies for confrontation or escape through the sympathetic nervous system. In modern scenarios, such as taking tests, the absence of an escape route contributes to heightened stress, as individuals have to face challenges head-on instead of fleeing.
