The endocrine system is responsible for…
The control and regulation of ALL systems of the body
Components of the Endocrine System
Hypothalamus
Pineal Gland
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Thymus Gland
Thymus Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Chemical messengers secreted into the bloodstream by endocrine glands
Hormones
A small region of the brain that contains several control mechanisms for body functions and emotions
(The primary link between the endocrine system and the nervous system)
Hypothalamus