Video Transcript
The diagram shows a basic outline
of the major endocrine glands in the body. What endocrine gland is represented
by label A? What endocrine gland is represented
by label B? What endocrine gland is represented
by label C? And what endocrine gland is
represented by label D?
This question provides us with a
diagram of our major endocrine glands and then asks us to identify them based on
appearance and location. To answer this question, we’ll
simply identify what’s been labeled in this image, and then we’ll go ahead and
respond to each of the prompts.
I’ve added some hints to the
diagram that may help you recall the name of each of these glands. First, we have the gland known as
the master gland because it tends to act on the other glands of the endocrine
system. This gland is located deep within
the base of your brain. It’s called your pituitary
gland.
Our next gland produces a hormone
called thyroxine. Thyroxine is a hormone that helps
to control our metabolism. It also sounds a little bit like
the name of this gland, which is your thyroid.
Next, we have a pair of glands
known for making adrenaline. The name of these glands means
“near the kidneys,” which is appropriate since they sit right on top of them. These are your adrenal glands.
Finally, we have the largest gland
in your endocrine system. It’s known for producing the
hormone insulin. And insulin regulates your blood
glucose concentration. This very important gland is your
pancreas.
Now, let’s answer our
questions. The endocrine gland represented by
label A is the pituitary gland. The endocrine gland represented by
label B is the thyroid. The endocrine gland represented by
label C is an adrenal gland. And the endocrine gland represented
by label D is the pancreas.
