GLANDULAR SYSTEM (ENDOCRINE)
STRUCTURES — The pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid and
parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas (including the islets of
Langerhans), glands within the intestinal mucosa, ovaries and testes.
FUNCTIONS—The regulation of all the activities of the body from
breathing, nerve response, and temperature changes, to elimination. This is all
accomplished through hormones, neurotransmitters, steroids, and the like.
The glandular system is tied into our emotional and mental bodies as well.
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
STRUCTURES — Muscles, tendons and connective tissue.
FUNCTIONS — Movement, strength and skeletal support. Transportation of
heat.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
STRUCTURES — The brain, spinal cord (Central Nervous System), the
autonomic nervous system, sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, olfactory
nerves, etc.).
FUNCTIONS — The nervous system is truly the information highway of the
body. It is divided into two main systems: the autonomic (ANS) nervous
system, and the central nervous system (CNS). The autonomic system is
further divided into two branches, the sympathetic and parasympathetic
systems.
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
STRUCTURES — Testes, ovaries, sperm, ova, mammary glands, and
prostate gland. The reproductive system works in conjunction with the
glandular system.