The Chemistry Behind Responses

Endocrine glands

• Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas etc.
• Major endocrine glands in humans are
  • Pituitary
  • Hypothalamus
  • Pineal
  • Thyroid
  • Thymus
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal
  • Testis in men /ovary in women
• A feedback mechanism (positive and negative) regulates the action of the hormones.

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