What is the major function of the endocrine system

Endocrine system works hand in hand with the nervous system to direct and integrate the cellular/ metabolic activities of the entire body

What is Hormone

chemical messenger that is released in the blood but regulates cellular/metabolic activities throughout the body or specific cells called target cells

What is Target Cell

specific cell used in hormone messaging

What is endocrine gland

gland that releases hormones into the blood; its ductless

What is endocrine tissue

various organs have tissues within that secrete hormones

what is neuroendocrine organ

special neurons produce and secrete neurohormones

Hormones are involved in the body's regulation of

metabolism, electrolyte and water balance, reproduction, growth and development, response to stress

What composes the 5 endocrine glands

Pituitary gland (hypophysis), thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland (suprarenal), pineal gland

What are the 6 endocrine tissues

pancreas, ovary/testis, placenta, intestines, kidney, heart

what is the neuroendocrine organ

hypothalamus