Endocrine Gland

Key Stage 4

Meaning

This diagram shows several endocrine glands in the endocrine system.

An endocrine gland is a tissue which is adapted to secrete hormones.

About Endocrine Glands

Endocrine glands produce and then release hormones into the blood stream.

Endocrine glands are part of a coordination system which controls the behaviour of organs around the body known as target organs.

Different endocrine glands are responsible for producing different hormones which affect different target organs.

The endocrine glands you should know are:

• Pituitary Gland
• Thyroid Gland
• Pancreas
• Adrenal Glands
• Ovaries
• Testes