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Endocrine
Endocrine
Endocrine
The main function of the endocrine system is to maintain a stable environment within
the body or homeostasis. For example, maintaining the blood sugar levels according to
changes occurring in the body is homeostasis. The major function of the of the endocrine
system is promoting the structural changes of the body. For example, the permanent
changes occurring in the body over the period of time like height, development of sexual
Organs involved are the pituitary gland, pineal gland, ovaries, testes, and thyroid gland.
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