AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas. It also includes the testes in males and the ovaries and placenta (during pregnancy) in females.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are the parts of the endocrine system? The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. Glands produce and release different hormones that target specific things in the body. You have glands all over your body, including in your neck, brain and reproductive organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endocrine system is made up of seven different glands that make chemicals called hormones. Hormones are substances that act as “messengers” to control many body functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many endocrine glands consist of glandular epithelium, the cells of which create and secrete hormones. Less often, some endocrine glands are made up of neurosecretory tissue. The neurosecretory cells are modified neurons secreting chemical messengers, which release into the bloodstream.