How Does the Endocrine System Work?

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

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 You can't really point to any single organ as “the endocrine system,” because they're actually a family of glands that secrete hormones into the body

Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children · Hypothalamus This gland is in the brain · Pineal body The pineal body is in the brain · Pituitary gland This The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus