Endocrine Glands

endocrine system  The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones The The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus

endocrine gland influenced by light stimuli perceived in the retina In poikilothermic vertebrates , the pineal complex contains photoreceptor cells which Endocrine Glands · After a meal, the hormone insulin is released Insulin helps keep blood sugar levels in a normal range · In response to

Intro to the endocrine system Endocrinology focuses on hormones, the body's chemical You can't really point to any single organ as “the endocrine system,” because they're actually a family of glands that secrete hormones into the body