Endocrine gland hormone review

endocrine system  By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the major glands of the endocrine system; Identify the hormones secreted by each gland SYSTEM ○ CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM BLOOD VESSELS ARTERIES AORTA AORTA ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ENDOCRINE SYSTEM CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM ADRENAL

The Endocrine System of Animals The endocrine system encompasses a group of tissues that release hormones into circulation Hormones are signaling molecules Endocrine systems, also referred to as hormone systems, are found in all mammals, birds, fish, and many other types of living organisms

The endocrine system is an intricate collection of hormone-producing glands scattered throughout the body As an interrelated group, these glands influence Major Endocrine Glands The major glands of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the islet