The Endocrine^
System
Chapter Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:- List the functions of hormones.
- Classify hormones into their major chemical categories.
- Describe how the hypothalamus of the brain controls the
endocrine system. - Name the endocrine glands and state where they are
located. - List the major hormones and their effects on the body.
- Discuss some of the major diseases of the endocrine system
and their causes.