The divisions and parts of the endocrine system?

Answer 1

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete chemical messages called hormones.

The endocrine system consists of the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal, pituitary and testes/ovaries.

Answer 2

The major glands of the endocrine systems is the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and adrenal gland. Everything else that is included are the pancreas, ovaries, testes, hypothalamus, and the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 3

The endocrine system is a system of glands that involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating metabolism, growth, development, puberty, tissue function, internal environment (temperature,water balance,ions) and also plays a part in determining mood. The field of study that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology, a branch of the wider field of internal medicine.

Following is a list of the endocrine glands and their primary functions.

·Pineal gland: Cone-shaped gland at the base of the brain that secretes the hormone melatonin, which may help to synchronize biorhythms and mark the passage of time.

· Pituitary gland: A gland that signals other glands to put forth hormones. The pituitary also secretes growth hormone, and anti-diuretic hormone, prolactin, and oxytocin, a hormone which causes contractions of the uterus during labor.

· Thyroid gland: Produces the hormones thyroxin, triiodothyronine and calcitonin, which stimulate metabolism, body heat production and bone growth.

·Parathyroid glands: Endocrine glands whose hormones regulate the use and function of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

·Pancreas: The abdominal organ which secretes insulin and glucagon, which control the utilization of sugar, the body's chief source of energy.

· Adrenal glands: The adrenals are two small glands which sit on top of each kidney. They release hydrocortisone, which effects metabolism. They also produce androgens such as DHEA and aldosterone, which maintains blood pressure and the body's salt and potassium balance.

· Ovaries: Female glands which produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, produce eggs in the ovaries and influence female characteristics.

· Testes: Male glands which secrete testosterone, which stimulates sperm production and development of male characteristics. i cant name them all so here are only some

Answer 4

Hypothalamus and pituitary gland are two important structures involved in control of the endocrine system. Pituitary gland has two parts: posterior pituitary and anterior pituitary. Hormones act on target tissues by traveling in blood attached to carrier proteins.