2 Endocrine and Reproductive System

THE ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Your body is made up of tiny organisms called cells. Like us! Cells work together to make up tissues in your body. These tissues form organs that work together as systems inside you! Every cell inside you has a life cycle.

Cells work... ...change... ...and even reproduce. BUMP But, working together takes a lot of coordination. That's where the endocrine system comes in... Look! I'm a swan! Boing Boing Boing The endocrine system produces chemicals that adjust and control many of the body's activities. Do I have a choice? Try this...

CONTROLLING CHEMICALS At the cellular level, the body can seem a daunting place. You may feel small sometimes, but compared with one of your cells... ...you are huge! An entire universe!

So, which cells get food? Which cells grow? What happens if something goes wrong? Your endocrine system helps control it all.

GLANDS The organs of the endocrine system are called glands. A gland is a collection of cells that work together to produce and release certain chemicals. Glands are found in many parts of the body, including the kidneys, parts of the digestive system, and the brain. HYPOTHALAMUS PINEAL GLAND PITUITARY GLAND THYROID THYMUS LIVER STOMACH ADRENAL GLAND KIDNEY PANCREAS OVARY UTERUS TESTES