10 Interesting Fact About The human endocrine system

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• Human endocrine systems consist of endocrine glands and hormones that play an important role in regulating body function.
• The pituitary gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body and is responsible for regulating a number of hormones.
• Insulin hormones produced by the pancreas glands help regulate blood sugar levels in the body.
• The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone that regulates the body's metabolism.
• Adrenal glands produce cortisol hormones that help the body overcome stress.
• Pineal glands produce melatonin hormones that help regulate human sleep cycles.
• The hormone testosterone in men and estrogen in women is produced by the genital glands and plays an important role in sexual development.
• The thymus gland produces a thymosin hormone that helps regulate the immune system.
• Prolactin hormone in women produces milk during breastfeeding.
• The parathyroid gland produces parathyroid hormones that help regulate calcium levels in the blood.