Glands release chemicals into the bloodstream. (Slow chemical messaging system).
The Endocrine system
-Mastery Gland
-Regulates other glands
-Growth Hormone → Physical Growth
Pituitary Gland
-Regulates your metabolism
-Thyroxine → Metabolism
Thyroid Gland
-Located at the top of kidneys
-Regulates adrenaline
-Fight or flight response.
Adrenal Gland(s)
-Regulates blood sugars
-Insulin & Glucagon
Pancreas
-Female
-Produces eggs in reproduction
-Estrogen & Progesterone
Ovaries
-Male
-Produces sperm in reproduction
-Testosterone
Testis