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State the primary function of the endocrine system in the human body The endocrine system contains endocrine glands that are responsible for producing and secreting hormones to maintain homeostasis and regulate growth metabolism and sexual development 2 Explain the role each of the following plays in the endocrine system NO Definitions i Hormones Hormones main role is to be a messenger sent through the bloodstream to different organs tissues or cells to control the functions our bodies complete in everyday life ii Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is extremely important in that it is responsible for sending signals to the pituitary gland This includes the control of body temperature hunger thirst emotional feedback and the release of the six anterior pituitary hormones as well as the two posterior pituitary hormones iii Anterior pituitary The role of the anterior pituitary is to release six main hormones FSH LH ACTH TSH Prolactin and GH These hormones play huge roles in sexual function growth stress reactions homeostasis breastfeeding and aging iv Posterior Pituitary
