GENERAL ANATOMY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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blood cell
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gland
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thyroxine
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Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. Glands produce and release different hormones that target specific things in the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism, and reproduction. The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released.
Detailed explanation-4: -Merocrine glands: Merocrine glands release their substances through a process called exocytosis.
Detailed explanation-5: -Hypothalamus. Pituitary gland. Pineal gland. Thyroid. Parathyroid glands. Adrenal glands. Pancreas. Ovaries. More items •23-Feb-2022