A network of glands across the body that secrete chemical messages called hormones
what does the endocrine system do
it uses blood vessels to transport hormones around the body to a specific target cell and different hormones produce different effects
Hypothalamus
controls the endocrine system and regulates it. it is connected to the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating or controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
Pituitary gland
it is the master gland. hormones released by this gland stimulate other hormones.
Anterior
(front), stimulates the adrenal cortex and release of cortisol
Posterior
(back) oxytocin, the hormone when you are with someone you love
