Chapter 17, Problem 12RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The location and secretion of endocrine glands such as anterior and posterior lobe of the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, and the adrenal glands in the body.

Introduction:

The chemical secretion of endocrine glands is known as hormones. The endocrine glands are ductless glands that release their hormones directly into the blood. The hormones reached to the target sites from the bloodstream and produce their effects on the body parts. The hormones regulate various physiological processes by the feedback mechanism such as the glucose regulation is done by the insulin and glucagon hormone.