the function of the endocrine system

• what is the function of the endocrine system?

  to produce a chemical system of communication via the blood stream. this occurs through glands secreting hormones.
• another function of the endocrine system?

  to secrete the hormones which are required to regulate many bodily functions.
• how does the endocrine system work?

  it is much slower than the nervous system but it has very widespread and powerful effects.

  hormones are secreted from many different glands and into the bloodstream and will effect any cell with the correct receptor for that hormone.
• what is the main endocrine gland?

  the pituitary gland - often known as the master gland.
• where is the pituitary gland located?

  the brain.
• what does the pituitary gland do?

  it controls the release of hormones from all other glands in the body
• list three different glands and their hormones.

  pineal gland - melatonin

  thyroid gland - thyroxine

  adrenal gland - adrenaline