The Endocrine System

It secretes chemicals
that act as messengers
all over the body. The
main organs of
endocrine system are
the different glands
that secrete hormones
or chemicals with
specific actions.
 Two Kinds of Glands

1. Exocrine glands

2. Endocrine glands
Two Kinds of Glands
1. Exocrine glands
- go through a duct
or passageway to
the place where
the secretions will
take effect. One
example of an
exocrine gland is
the salivary gland.
 Two Kinds of Glands
2. Endocrine glands
– secrete their products
into the bloodstream.
Their products are ones
you call hormones.
There is a specific gland
for a specific hormone.
A hormone works only
on the gland, tissue and
organ that it targets.