How Do You Learn And Understand The Physiological Function Of The Endocrine System In Humans?
• The endocrine system of humans is composed of several glands that have communications with a master endocrine gland which is called the pituitary gland. This gland is part of the brain and is located at the bottom aspect of the brain below the hypothalamus. The communication between the master gland and the other endocrine glands that are spread along the body organs is done via special mechanisms that are called feedback mechanisms. • These mechanisms are mostly autonomic in nature and are controlled by loops between the pituitary gland and the other endocrine glands. The endocrine glands secrete special types of organic molecules that are called hormones. These molecules are the mediators of communication between the pituitary gland and the other endocrine glands. The feedback mechanism depends on the concentration of the individual hormone in the blood. • The secretion of hormones by the various endocrine glands is controlled by the secretion of regulatory hormones that are secret
