The Endocrine System

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    • What is the function of the endocrine system?
      Controls the vital functions in the body.
    • How does the endocrine system work?
      Slowly but with very powerful and widespread effects.
    • What do glands release?
      Hormones
    • What do hormones do?
      Regulate the bodys growth, metabolism and reproduction.
    • Pituitary Gland
      In the brain.
      Controls the release of hormones from all other endocrine glands.
    • Thyroid
      In the throat.
      Produces thyroxine.
      Increases heart rate and metabolism.
    • Adrenal glands
      On top of both kidneys
      Produce adrenaline.
      Increases body activity.
    • Ovaries
      Female
      Produce oestrogen.
      Controls menstrual cycle
      Dev of wider hips and breasts
    • Testes
      Male
      Produce testosterone
      Increases aggression.
      Regulates sex drive
      Increases muscle mass