The Endocrine System By Micah and Gabe

What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is a series of glands across your body responsible for producing hormones that deal with: Growth, Metabolism, and Reproduction, to name a few.

What are Hormones? Hormones are these chemicals that send messages that tell organs to do their function. IMPORTANT EXAMPLES: Insulin, Glucagon, Adrenaline, and Cortisone

The Glands and Their Functions 1.Thyroid: Produces the Hormone T3 and T4 to regulate the body’s metabolism. 2.Pineal Gland: Produces the hormone melatonin and regulates body clock. 3.Adrenal Glands: Found at the top of the kidneys, makes hormone “adrenaline.” 4.Testes: Produces testosterone, which helps in reproduction.

The Glands and Their Functions 5. Pituitary gland: Produces growth hormone to make you grow. 6. Pancreas: Makes the Hormone insulin to control blood sugar. 7. Ovaries: Helps with the reproduction process.

AN IMAGE of the endocrine system.

Fun Facts About The Endocrine Systems ❖ The hypothalamus bonds the Endocrine and the nervous system together. ❖ Dogs, instead of mice or rats, were used in studies about the Endocrine system. ❖ When you are in stress, the endocrine system works even harder. ❖ Not every hormone comes from this system.

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