2007-03-03 13:55:45 · 6 answers · asked by billy r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
PANCREAS
PITUITARY GLAND
THYROID GLAND
2007-03-03 13:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The endocrine system is a control system of ductless glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones that circulate within the body via the bloodstream to affect distant cells within specific organs. Endocrine glands secrete their products immediately into the blood or interstitial fluid, without storage of the chemical. Hormones act as "messengers," and are carried by the bloodstream to different cells in the body, which interpret these messages and act on them. Typical endocrine glands are pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, but not exocrine glands such as salivary glands, sweat glands and glands within the gastrointestinal tract.
The field of medicine that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology, a branch of the wider field of internal medicine.
2007-03-03 23:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by paul13051956 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major glands that make up the human endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive glands, which include the ovaries and testes.
2007-03-03 21:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Salem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting at the top...pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenals, ovaries and testes. The placenta is considered to be a temporary endocrine gland.
2007-03-03 22:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by mamabear1957 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Pineal gland 2. Pituitary gland 3. Thyroid gland 4. Thymus 5. Adrenal gland 6. Pancreas 7. Ovary (female) Testis (male)
2007-03-03 21:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Nette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pancreas
2007-03-03 21:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋