Endocrine system

• Endocrine system consists of glands-

  • secrete hormones DIRECTLY into blood stream and carried all around body but hormone acts on specific target organs
  • uses CHEMICALS (hormones) in blood
  • slow and long lasting effects
• glands-

  • pituitary gland
  • pancreas
  • adrenal gland
  • ovary (female)
  • testes (male)
  • thymus gland
  • thyroid gland
  • pathathyroid gland