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What is the Endocrine System?
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What is the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is made up of glands and organs that make hormones. The endocrine system includes the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries and testicles.
What is the function of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system's primary function is to produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, which then travel to different parts of the body to regulate various bodily functions like growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and homeostasis (A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly) by acting as chemical messengers between organs and tissues.
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