Endocrine & Excretory System
Why are they important to our body?
Endocrine System:
The energy you feel when you are scared is produced by endocrine system, that is consisted by glands.
What are GLANDS?
Glands are organs that sends chemical messeges, called hormones, to other parts of the body.
TYPES OF GLANS:
THYROID GLAND:
The thyroid gland is located in the neck region and controls the body's metabolism and how cells provide energy.
ADRENAL GLAND:
The adrenal gland is located above each kidney and they act when we get scared or in danger.
PANCREAS GLAND:
The pancreas, which is located in the abdomen, maintains blood sugar levels.
Hormones:
Hormones mix into the blood and they are carried to where they are needed. There are many types of hormones, that act inside of a specific cell.
Excretory System:
Is responsible for taking wastes from your body and keeping the body's water balance. It is also responsible for taking wastes from the digestive system to the digestive tract.
WHY KIDNEYS ARE IMPORTANT?
- Filtrer the blood when it passes through it
- They avoid wastes from poisoning the body
Excretory System Parts and Functions Animation video for kids