LESSON 11
THE HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Section I. INTRODUCTION
11-1.
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
ENDO = within
CRINE = secrete
The endocrine system (Figure 11-1) is a loose collection of organs called
endocrine glands.
Figure 11-1. The endocrine glands of the human body and their locations.
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