List Of Endocrine Glands & Functions

Endocrine communication involves chemical signaling via the release of hormones into the extracellular fluid From there, hormones diffuse into the bloodstream

The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas It also

digestive system The endocrine system—the other communication system in the body—is made up of endocrine glands that produce hormones, chemical substances

endocrine system The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are part of the diencephalon region of the brain The hypothalamus connects the nervous system to the endocrine system