Functions of the Endocrine system
Homeostasis - Equilibrium or constancy of the body's internal environment.
Hormones - Hormones are formed in one organ or part of the body and then transported via the blood to another part of the body where they exert their effects.
Two major control systems work together in a human body to maintain Homeostasis:
In contrast to the nervous system, which exerts its effects via electrical signals, the endocrine system exerts its effects via chemical messengers called Hormones.
The endocrine system plays a key role in regulating the following processes: