What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

1 Answer
Oct 15, 2017

The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones, chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.

Explanation:

What this means is, the endocrine system is responsible for regulating the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development of the body.

What are the glands that are in the endocrine system?

Some glands are,

  • Hypothalamus
  • Pituitary Gland
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Parathyroid Glands
  • Adrenal Glands
  • Pineal gland
  • Reproductive Glands

These are the glands located in the endocrine system.

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