Endocrine System

Chapter 2 Endocrine System

A chemical messenger in the body that is released into the blood from one place in the body to another where it has a certain response- hormones

A hormone in the pancreas in response to elevated blood glucose- insulin

Males- pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, testes

Females- pineal gland, thymus, pancreas, ovaries

Regulate appetite

Nutrient absorption 

Nutrient storage

Nutrient usage

Reproduction