Endocrinology & Disorders

Glands of endocrine system

Each secretory organ of the system releases specific hormones into your blood. These hormones travel through your blood to alternative cells and facilitate management or coordinate several body processes.

The list below provides a variety of the roles of glands within the endocrine system:

•        Pancreas – regulates blood glucose levels

•        Thyroid gland - helps to regulate our metabolism

•        Pituitary gland – stimulates growth

•        Pineal gland – helps to regulate our sleep patterns

•        Testes – promote development of male sex characteristics