What are facts about the endocrine system?

Answer 1

Helps maintain Homeostasis. It also regulates metabolism, water, and mineral balance.
Here are some facts about endocrine system:

1. the glands of the endocrine system and their secretion (or the hormones they produce) influence cell and function of our body.

2. Glands in endocrine system secrete major hormones directly in the bloodstream. Important glands of endocrine system include: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenals etc..

3. The hormones (which are often called chemical messengers) that are released by glands in endocrine system are very crucial to regulating different systems of our body including our mood and growth. I think there are more than 20 major hormones which are secreted by glands in endocrine system.

4. Endocrine system controls the body processes that happen slowly, like cell growth.

5. Glands from this system form signaling pathways. (endocrine signaling?)
Well i dont really know but i will tell you this. look on other websites and they will give you the answer. or you could grab a health book and look there or just ask your teacher. So start searching. Hope i help give you ways to search for the answer.

Answer 2

1. It's an informational signal system, similar to the nervous system

2. endocrine tissue releases hormones into the bloodstream where they travel to target tissue and generate a response

3. The endocrine system is incorporated in almost all of the body's internal organs and some external body parts such as skin