ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
A network of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream
The Endocrine System
The main organ that controls all the body’s functions, such as thought, movement, emotion, and sense
Brain
A disease caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin.
Diabetes
A large gland in the back of your abdomen (Belly) that produces insulin
Pancreas
A long column that runs down the center of the back and is connected to the brain, like an extension
Spinal Cord
A disorder where brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures.
Epilepsy
This gland controls growth and is called the “Master Gland”
Pituitary Gland
These special cells carry messages in the nervous system
Neureons
This disease affects memory, thinking, and behavior, common in older adults.
Alzheimer's Disease