C O N T E N T S :
| The endocrine
system is a collection of special
organs in the body that produce
hormones. These organs are
usually called the
"glands." They are
located in different parts of the
body. For example, the pituitary
is in the brain, the thyroid is
in the neck, the adrenal glands
are just alone the kidneys and
the sexual glands (ovaries and
testes) are located in the sexual
organs. Each gland produces a
hormone into the blood, which
travels all through the body.
Hormones regulate our body
activities, for example growth,
sleep, sudden actions, feelings
and blood sugar for energy. |
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