The nervous and endocrine systems review

Anatomy of the Endocrine System · Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain · Pineal gland This gland is located in the middle of the

The hormones are released into the bloodstream and may affect one or several organs throughout the body Page 4 The major endocrine glands The major endocrine

digestive system The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus

muscular system The endocrine system consists of glands that make hormones Your body uses hormones to control growth, development, metabolism, reproduction