hormoniryhmän
Hormoniryhmän refers specifically to a group of endocrine system glands in humans that produce hormones regulating various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes. The main hormone-producing glands in this group are the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and the gonadal glands (ovaries in females and testes in males).
The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, acts as the primary regulator of the
The pancreas, with both exocrine and endocrine functions, produces hormones like insulin and glucagon that regulate
In some contexts, Hormoniryhmän may also refer to the broader system of hormone-producing glands and related