ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM
Hormones are chemical messengers made
by the Endocrine Glands. These hormones Major Endocrine
travel to specific tissues in the body and Glands and Tissues
control or regulate their activities.
The endocrine system
The endocrine system includes:
is made up of glands Thyroid gland
and glandular tissues. Testes
These glands produce Ovaries
and release hormones. Heart
Hormones act as Other glandular
chemical messengers tissues throughout
that regulate body the body
functions. Some endocrine
glands are:
Standalone glands
(like thyroid)
Glands located
within organs (like
testes and ovaries)
🩸 How Hormones Travel
Hormones are
released into the
bloodstream
Blood carries
hormones throughout
Key Idea the entire body
Each hormone
The endocrine system is made reaches all body
of glands that release parts
Functions:
hormones into the blood to Hormones released by endocrine glands help control and
control body functions like coordinate:
growth, metabolism, and Metabolism (breakdown of chemical substances)
reproduction. Fluid balance
Urine production
Personal Notes
Growth and development
Notes taken before, during, Sexual reproduction
and after class sessions Body coordination
Pictures are from Pinterest Regulation of body processes
DISCLAIMER: These notes are based on information gathered from lectures, textbooks, and various online sources. They are
intended for educational and study purposes only and may not represent complete or fully comprehensive material.
Accuracy is not guaranteed, and it is recommended to consult original sources or instructors for clarification when needed.
SYSTEM
Hormones are chemical messengers made
by the Endocrine Glands. These hormones Major Endocrine
travel to specific tissues in the body and Glands and Tissues
control or regulate their activities.
The endocrine system
The endocrine system includes:
is made up of glands Thyroid gland
and glandular tissues. Testes
These glands produce Ovaries
and release hormones. Heart
Hormones act as Other glandular
chemical messengers tissues throughout
that regulate body the body
functions. Some endocrine
glands are:
Standalone glands
(like thyroid)
Glands located
within organs (like
testes and ovaries)
🩸 How Hormones Travel
Hormones are
released into the
bloodstream
Blood carries
hormones throughout
Key Idea the entire body
Each hormone
The endocrine system is made reaches all body
of glands that release parts
Functions:
hormones into the blood to Hormones released by endocrine glands help control and
control body functions like coordinate:
growth, metabolism, and Metabolism (breakdown of chemical substances)
reproduction. Fluid balance
Urine production
Personal Notes
Growth and development
Notes taken before, during, Sexual reproduction
and after class sessions Body coordination
Pictures are from Pinterest Regulation of body processes
DISCLAIMER: These notes are based on information gathered from lectures, textbooks, and various online sources. They are
intended for educational and study purposes only and may not represent complete or fully comprehensive material.
Accuracy is not guaranteed, and it is recommended to consult original sources or instructors for clarification when needed.
