INTRODUCTION TO ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Endocrine Hormones – What are hormones? – The endocrine system is made up of glands & organs that release hormones (chemical messengers). These chemical messengers carry information & instructions from one cell to another. It’s important to know what the main function of each hormone is: –Insulin helps the body absorb glucose and use it for energy elsewhere (which is why blood glucose/sugar levels drop in the presence of insulin!) –Glucagon helps to increase blood glucose by signaling need for g