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The major glands of the endocrine system are the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, and testes. There are also other organs in the body that have secondary endocrine functions.These organs include the heart, liver, and kidneys. Hormones can be regulated by other hormones, by glands and organs, and by a negative feedback mechanism. In negative feedback, the initial stimulus is reduced by the response it provokes.he major glands of the endocrine system are the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, and testes. There are also other organs in the body that have secondary endocrine functions.
The pancreas has two main functions. It produces substances called enzymes that aid in the digestion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. It also produces hormones that regulate different functions of the body. The two main hormones produced by the pancreas are insulin and glucagon. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels while glucagon raises blood sugar levels. These two hormones work together to maintain the proper level of sugar in the blood.