1. Endocrine System
The body’s slow chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

2. Helps control metabolism
I. Thyroid
Helps control metabolism

3. Pancreas
Secretes insulin which is a hormone that reduces the level of sugar( glucose) in the blood.

4. Parathyroids
4 located on the thyroid. They help control the level of calcium in the blood and helps maintain balance of phosphorus.

5. Secretes estrogen and progesterone in women.
Ovary
Secretes estrogen and progesterone in women.

6. Secretes the male hormone testosterone.
Testes
Secretes the male hormone testosterone.

7. It is a cherry sized gland.
Pituitary
A sort of master gland.
It is a cherry sized gland.
The hormone it secretes affect growth and the secretion of other endocrine glands.
The real boss is the hypothalamus – links the endocrine and nervous systems.

8. Negative Feedback System
Brain Pituitary Other glands Hormones Brain
When the amount of a particular hormone in the blood reaches a certain level, the endocrine system sends signals to stop the release of that hormone
(Like a Thermostat & furnace)

9. A pair of endocrine glands just above the kindey
Adrenal
A pair of endocrine glands just above the kindey
They secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine which help to arouse the body in times of stress.

10. Pineal Gland
Located in the brain. It secretes melatonin – a hormone that helps regulate wake/sleep patterns.