Endocrine System

• Endocrine System includes:

  all the ductless glands of the body.
• Ductless glands:

  • testes
  • ovaries
  • pancreas
  • adrenals
  • thymus
  • thyroid
  • parathyroid
  • pineal
  • pituitary
• What acts as a temporary endocrine gland (Pregnant women)?

  the placenta
• hormones

  • are the secretions of the endocrine glands.
  • are released directly into the bloodstream.
• Function of ES:

  To regulate bodily activities through the various hormones carried by the cardiovascular system.