Endocrine System
Endocrine System Overview The endocrine system and the nervous system work together to control and co-ordinate all systems in the body. Endocrine system in particular involved chemical stimulation and is very slow process in general. The endocrine system consists of hormones and gland. ... The endocrine system involves the following glands (Figure 1): · Pituitary Is divided into anterior and posterior lobes, each producing specific hormones. ... · Thyroid and Parathyroid glands The thyroid is the largest of the endocrine glands and is found in the neck, on either side of the larynx. ... It is largest at birth, when the immune system is maturing rapidly, and gradually shrinking with age. ... Hormones are released by the endocrine glands and travel to other areas in the body via the bloodstream. ... Endocrine disorders are generally related to over-secretion or under-secretion of hormones. Thyroid Gland Thyroid gland, which is the largest of the endocrine glands, produces thyroxine.