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The Endocrine System: Glands That Create And Secrete Hormones

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The Endocrine System is composed of glands that create and secrete hormones.
Hormones are chemical messengers that are sent out in the body to control many

different bodily functions. Hormones are used for things such as regulating body temperature and giving the body a “hunger feeling”.
One of the glands in the endocrine system is the hypothalamus, which is located in the brain, it is responsible for controlling homeostatic systems such as thirst and body temperature. The hypothalamus also is involved in controlling sex drive and sleep. The parathyroid is another, it is located in the anterior neck, it is responsible for controlling the amount of calcium in the body. The thymus is located behind the sternum, between the left and right lung. It is responsible for stimulating the development of T-cells in a …show more content…

Another gland in the immune system is the pancreas, it is located in the abdomen, it is responsible for regulating blood sugar. The adrenal glands are located at the top of both kidneys, it produces hormones that affect the body's heart rate, burn fat and proteins, and help the body respond to stress. The ovaries, produce female sex hormones and is located in the lower abdomen in women. The testes are held by the scrotum in men and are responsible for producing the male sex hormone.
One of the most important glands in the endocrine system is the Pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland produces hormones that control the other glands in the system as well as key body functions such as metabolism. It is located at the base of the brain, is only about the size of a single pea. It is known as the “ master control

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