the endocrine system

• complex network of glands and organs, uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury stress and mood
• pituitary gland- master gland hormone ACTH, controls the release of hormones from other glands
• hypothalamus- hormone- links nervous system to endocrine system
• thyroid gland- hormone- thyroxine- modulates metabolism (rate of energy use in the body),
• thymus gland- hormone- thymosin stimulates the development of T cells in the immune system
• pancreas- hormone (insulin) that regulates blood sugar levels,
• Adrenal glands- hormone (adrenaline) regulates the effects of the fight or flight response
• Ovaries (female) hormone (oestrogen) - develops secondary sexual characteristics in females
• Testicles (male)- hormone (testosterone) leads to the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males