Female hormone system. Computer artwork of a female figure illustrating locations of hormone producing glands (known as the endocrine system). The glands (coloured red) seen from top to bottom are: brain (pituitary,hypothalamus,and pineal); thyroid; thymus; adrenals; pancreas and ovaries. These glands produce hormones that are necessary for bodily processes such as growth,metabolism,sexual development & function and response to stress. The pituitary gland regulates the activities of the other glands and the thymus is part of the body's immune response | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Darkin, Christian |
Bildgröße: | 3500 px × 2625 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |