The Endocrine System

Hormones Hormones!!!

Even though the endocrine system doesnt seem very important to us, it really is! It affects almost everything in our bodies, and participates in moods, growth and development, sexual functions, reproductive processes, tissue function, and metabolism.

The endocrine system is founded on hormones and glands. Hormones transfer info and orders from a set of cells to another. Each type of hormone is designed to affect only certain cells.

A Gland is a bunch of cells that produce and gives off chemicals called Hormones. There are two types of glands: 1. Glands with ducts: they secrete substances onto the surfaces of body tissues such as, the pancreas, sweat glands, and salivary glands.
2. Ductless glands: are also called Endocrine glands, they secrete hormones directly into the blood stream without passing them through a tube or duct

A system of glands that chemically controls the functions of cells, tissues, and organs through secretion of hormones; it has eight glands.

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Pituitary Gland 2. Thyroid 3. Pancreas 4. Adrenal Glands.

The gland is no bigger than a pea. Located at the base of the brain, and the most important part of the entire endocrine system. AKA: The master gland because it makes hormones that control other endocrine glands. It also secretes hormones which control growth.

The thyroid is in the front part of the lower neck, and is shaped like a butterfly. It produces hormones which control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy. Thyroid hormones are important because they participate in the growth and development of kids and teens bones and the nervous system.

There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney, they secrete a hormone called Adrenaline, especially when a person is frightened or angry, causing rapid heartbeat and breathing.

Both a duct and ductless gland; secretes a hormone called insulin that regulates how the body uses and stores sugar; when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, a person has a sickness called diabetes (which can be controlled).