Monday, September 17, 2012

The Human Endocrine System



The Human Endocrine System consists of glands throughout the body that secrete hormones whenever they are commanded to do.They are all tuned in to the hypothalamus and whenever the hypothalamus secretes hormones it activates certain glands throughout the body.
Some of the major glands throughout our body are the following:
  1.  Pineal Gland 
  2.  Pituitary Gland
  3.  Parathyroid Glands
  4.  Thyroid Glands
  5. Thymus
  6. Liver
  7. Adrenal Gland
  8. Kidney
  9. Pancreas
  10. Ovary ( in female)
  11. Placenta( in female during pregnancy)
  12. Testis
The following video is a visual aid for the human endocrine system

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