Question

What is endocrine system? What are its functions? Name the important endocrine glands present in a human body.

Answer 1

Glands are located in various parts of our body, they perform important functions such as releasing hormones, this system in our body as a whole is known as endocrine system.

Functions
- Produces  important hormones in the body.
- Regulates metabolism and tissue function.
- Performs sexual functions and of reproduction.
- Regulates mood, development, sleep etc. in the body.

Major endocrine glands- 

- Adrenal Glands
-Hypothalmus
-Ovaries
-Pancreas
-Parathyroid
-Pineal Gland
-Pituitary Gland
-Testes
-Thymus
-Thyroid