
To regulate the rate of chemical reactions in various cells.To regulate the metabolic functions of the body.Secretions come from a variety of glands which control various System regulates the activities of the body by secreting complexĬhemical substances (hormones) into the blood stream.

The Endocrine system (along with the nervous system) controlsĪnd regulates the complex activities of the body. Contents Functions of the Endocrine System About Hormones The Pituitary Gland The Thyroid gland The Parathyroids The Pancreas The Adrenal Glands The Gonads Roots, suffixes, and prefixes Cancer Focus Related Abbreviations and Acronyms Further Resources Functions of the Endocrine System
