Endocrine Glands and Hormones
An endocrine gland secrets hormones directly into the bloodstream, through which it is transported to the target cell or organ throughout the body. Examples of endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads (ovaries and testes), and pineal gland.
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals that act as intercellular messengers. They are produced in trace amounts either by the glands or specialized cells in the body. They regulate various physiological processes and bodily functions.
NCERT Notes for Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration
NCERT Notes Biology Class 11 Chapter 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration: The study of chemical coordination and Integration forms an important part of human physiology. Chemical coordination, integration, and regulations in the human body are carried out by special chemicals called hormones. Regulation, growth, and development of our organs, the endocrine glands, and cells are carried out by hormones.
Here, in Chapter 19 of Biology Class 11 NCERT Chemical Coordination and Integration, we will study the Human endocrine system, Hormones, and their mechanism of action.
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