Endocrine+System

===Endocrine system is a system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity. It includes Pituitary, Hypothalamus, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals, and Pancreas. Pituitary is a major endocrine gland. It is a pea-sized body that is attached to the base of the brain. It is very important because it helps controlling growth and development. Hypothalamus is a region of the forebrain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controls body temperature, thirst, hunger, and many other homeostatic systems that are involved in sleeping and different sorts of emotional activity. Thyroid is a large ductless gland located in the neck. It secretes hormones that serve as regulators for growth and development through the rate of metabolism. Parathyroid is a gland that is located next to the thyroid. It secretes a hormone whose purpose is to regulate calcium levels in an organism's body. Adrenals are at the kidney, near the kidney, or even on the kidney. Adrenals are responsible for the production of different types of stress-related hormones. Some of these hormones are Cortisol, DHEA, and Adrenaline. Finally, the Pancreas which is a large elongated exocrine gland. It is located behind the stomach. It's purpose is to secrete pancreatic juices and Insulin.===