The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions. It works alongside the nervous system to control organs and processes. The main glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, thymus, testes and ovaries. Hormones travel through the bloodstream to target organs, telling them what to do. Issues can arise if glands do not function properly or secrete too much or too little of certain hormones, as in diabetes where the pancreas cannot regulate blood sugar levels. Maintaining good health through rest, diet and avoiding steroids can help support the fragile endocrine system.

1. Endocrine System

2. By Paddy, Cecily and Tyson

3. Definition: What is the Endocrine System?‘Endo’ is Greek for inside your body.‘Crine’ is Greek for secretive.It is the system inside your body that acts as a controllerBesides the nervous system the endocrine system is the main controlling system of our bodies..Glands make the hormones.Hormones send messages to the endocrinal organs.The organ does what the hormones tell it to do.

4. FeaturesThe main features of the Endocrine System are the glands. Pituitary Gland- blood pressure -skullThyroid Gland-bone growth rate, metabolism- neckParathyroid Gland- Controls Calcuim - neckAdrenal Gland-adrenalin- kidneysPineal Gland – sexual -brainThymus Gland- white blood cells- chest cavityTestes-SpermOvaries-pregnancy

6. ConnectionsThe endocrine system and the nervous system helps the body function together.The endocrine system is everywhere in your body.The circulatory system and the endocrine system sends messages to each other.

7. Problems The endocrine system is very frail so many things can go wrong.An example is if one of your glands stops working properly or stops working altogether. If you don’t have enough iodine your thyroid gland will have big problems.Individuals have a disease called diabetes where they are not able to break down carbohydrates.If you have to much or to little of a hormone it can cause a big problamo.

8. Taking CareThe three main steps to take care of your Endocrine System are:Getting restEating healthy food Avoiding Steroids (artificial hormones)

9. GlossaryDiabetes- A disease that is caused by the body’s inability to process sugar. The pancreas is unable to use insulin (a protein hormone) properly. Carbohydrates- body's fuelHormones- a glands messengerOrgans- something that has a vital function in your bodyGlands-Something in your body that is composed of cells a plays a part in making hormones.

10. Bibliographyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_systemhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/endocrine.html//kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/ESmovie.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticleHuman Health by The Body Kids