Structure and Function of the Endocrine System

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Table of content
 Introduction
 Function of the endocrine system
 Structure of endocrine system
 Role of insulin and glucagon
 Effect of imbalance of hormone
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
Endocrine system can be defined as the aggregation of different types
of glands that includes adrenal, testicles, thyroid, ovaries and others. It
secretes and produces hormones that may regulate metabolism, sleep,
mood and other functions of body. This presentations aims at structure
and function of endocrine system of human body. Along with this role
of insulin, glucagon and effects of imbalance in hormones are
discussed in this presentation.

Functions of endocrine System
Endocrine system is made from different types of glands such as
pancreas, adrenal, testicles, thyroid, ovaries, pituitary etc. which secrete
and produces hormones. Growth of the human body and metabolism is
regulated by such type of hormones. All of them are discharged in
blood and could leave impact on one or many organs in the body. The
main function of this system is to select and remove material from
bloodstream. It also makes sure that body is working in appropriate
way in which it should work (Functions of endocrine system, 2019).