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The endocrine (pronounced: EN-duh-krin) system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. It is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, metabolism, and sexual function, among other things.
In the human body, a group of organs called glands make up the endocrine system. Glands make hormones. These are chemicals that help control activities of the body. Insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all have endocrine systems.
How does the human endocrine system work? Kids can learn science facts with fun activities, experiments, diagrams, and relatable clinical examples.
Endocrine System. How does your body know when to grow? How does it know when it’s time to change from a kid into an adult? How does it keep your cells fueled with energy? The endocrine system handles all these things and much more! These and activities will introduce your students to the glands and hormones of the endocrine system.
The endocrine system is a body system in animals. It controls and regulates body processes by means of chemical messengers called hormones. The system is composed of a group of ductless glands located throughout the body that produce hormones in response to the body’s needs.
The endocrine (pronounced: EN-duh-krin) system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. It is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, metabolism, and sexual function, among other things.
Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children. These are parts of the endocrine system: Click Image to Enlarge. Hypothalamus. This gland is in the brain. It secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland.
