The Endocrine System Introduction to Psychology

endocrine system  The major glands of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and SYSTEM ○ CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM BLOOD VESSELS ARTERIES AORTA AORTA ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ENDOCRINE SYSTEM CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM ADRENAL

Coordination and control - The human endocrine system Find out more about the endocrine glands and hormones in your body, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland and adrenal glands

By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the major glands of the endocrine system; Identify the hormones secreted by each gland Primary endocrine organs have the only function to secrete hormones , but secondary endocrine organs are primarily meant for the other