controls homeostasis and stimulates release or inhibits hormones
what is the pituitary gland?
produces hormones that travel in the bloodstream to their specific targets
what is insulin?
made by pancreas that allows body to use glucose from carbs for energy. insulin keeps blood sugar level from getting to high or too low
what is melatonin?
helps control sleep and wake cycles.
levels rise in mid to late evening and drop in early morning affected by light
what is thyroxine?
plays a crucial role in heart and digestive functions. affects all of the bodys system which means proper levels are vital for health
what is the endocrine system?
network of glands and hormones that are chemical messengers produced in endocrine glands that travel in the bloodstream and work on target organs to cause changes in the body
