1. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

2. Hormones and Glands
What are the components of the endocrine system?

3. Hormones and Glands What are the components of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood. Hormones deliver messages throughout the body.

4. Hormones and Glands
The endocrine system is like a radio, “broadcasting” chemical messages.
These chemicals, called hormones, are released in one part of the body, travel through the blood, and affect cells in other parts of the body.
Hormones can affect almost every cell in the body.

5. Hormones
Many endocrine functions depend on the effects of two opposing hormones, such those shown.
Talk about Positive and Negative Feedback in reference to Hormones!

6. Glands Look up a couple hormones to talk about!
Endocrine glands usually release their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood, which transports the secretions throughout the body.
This figure shows the location of the major endocrine glands in the human body.
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