2) Storehouse for the hormones produced by the hypothalamus of the brain. 3) Produces the hormones that direct the production of the secondary male sex characteristics. 4) Produce steroid hormones and glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. 5) Produces hormones and is considered a neuroendocrine organ. 1.
Following that, during the 16th century, Spain began the conquest of colonisation. Spanish colonies from 14th to 18th century included South and Central America, Mexico, parts of the Caribbean and much of the United States. See image 1.
The viceroyalty of New Spain was created when the greatest Aztec city, Tenochtitlan, was defeated in 1521, ending Aztec, or Mexica, civilisation. The first phase of Spain 's conquest of the South American continent was complete and a form of governance for the massive new territories was required on behalf of the crown.