It is called and the whole bodies secrete hormones. These glands composed of cells capable of producing different kinds of hormones.

This system is not located in a specific area of the human body. The pituitary gland, for example, is found in the brain and pancreas, which also produces hormones, is located in the abdominal area.

The cells communicate with each other through this hormonal system that takes orders from each other. The functioning of the endocrine system has implications throughout the body.

Endocrine Glands

They are not presenting themselves as conduits that substances that produce the cells go directly into the bloodstream. So hormones pass directly into the blood, through which reach the organ or tissue on which they act.

The endocrine glands and main hormones produced each are as follows:

·  Hypothalamic or pineal gland located in the diencéfalo produces hormones such as antidiuretic hormone.

·  Pituitary gland or pituitary gland: lies in the brain and produces hormones such as oxytocin, the hormone prolactin or luteizante.

·  Thyroid gland or thyroid: is located in the upper torso between two vertebrae. The most important thing is thyroid hormone thyroxine.

·  Adrenal Glands: they are two and are located in the area of the kidneys. They produce steroid hormones such as aldosterone and androgens like testosterone.

·  Pancreas: is located in the abdominal area. The hormone is more important that secretes insulin.

·  Parathyroid Glands: are mint and produce thyroid hormones paratiroideas.

·  Gonads: the ovaries are female and produce some hormones called estrogen. The testes are the male gonads and produce a group of hormones that are called androgens.