1. Chapter 12
Endocrine System

2. Endocrine System
The endocrine system, like the nervous system, sends signals to the body.
Organs included in the endocrine system are the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas (the largest endocrine gland), and the ovaries
These main glands are located in the brain, neck, abdomen, and groin

3. Endocrine System (cont.)
Chemical signals released by the organs (glands) of the endocrine system are called hormones.
Hormones travel in blood through blood vessels and cause organ systems to carry out specific functions. They tell your cells what to do.
Some hormones work with other organ systems to maintain homeostasis and other hormones work with many organ systems to help you grow.

4. Problems with the Endocrine System
A common problem with the endocrine system is diabetes.
This disease deals with the endocrine gland the pancreas.
Diabetes occurs when a person's pancreas doesn't make enough
Insulin helps glucose, the sugar that's in your blood, enter the cells of your body
Without enough insulin being produced, there is too much sugar in your blood.