1. The Endocrine System

2. The Endocrine Glands Endocrine glands Hormones
secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hormones
chemicals released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands.
Bloodstream carries them to their target organs.
Hormone chemicals then fit into receptor sites on target organs and excite them to function.

3. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)

4. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)

5. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)

6. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)

7. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)

8. (regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
- Most influential
(regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands)
30 different hormones to deal with stress, regulate salt intake, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones. Triggers “fight-or-flight” response.

9. Immune System Endocrine system linked to immune system. Immune system
system of cells, organs, and chemicals in the body that responds to attacks on the body from disease and injuries.

10. Immune System Thymus gland
located near the top of the sternum that produces hormones to help fight off infections and diseases.

11. P. 51 in
blue book
(has more info)
P in green book