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Basic hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis summary
CRH - corticotropin-releasing hormone, ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone

A nest of thyroid cells.

A diagram of the glands of the endocrine system.

Endocrine alimentary_system showing digestive organs.

Endocrine hormones and the central nervous system.

Endocrine hormones and the endocrine glands. Key:

1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), 2. Luteinizing Hormone (LH), 3. Progesteron, 4. Estrogen, 5. Hypothalamus, 6. Pituitary gland, 7. Ovary, 8. Pregnancy - hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin), 9. Testosteron, 10. Testicle, 11. Incentives, 12. Prolactin (PRL)

Author: Shazz, Source: WikiMedia Commons

central nervous system (CNS) - One of the two parts of the human nervous system, the other part being the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of nerves that travel from the central nervous system into the various organs and tissues of the body.

prolcatin (PRL) - Hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland to cause milk production in females. (Learn more: www.forbes.com)

prolcatin (PRL) - Hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland to cause milk production in females. (Learn more: www.forbes.com)