What we do Endocrine System
Collection of glands throughout the body that make hormones. Some of these glands, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland, have direct connections with the brain.
The endocrine system works as a chemical messenger system releasing hormones into the blood stream. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland can be found inside the brain and each plays a different role to help regulate our mood, metabolism and other body functions.
Find out about your endocrine system
The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland each play a different role to help regulate our mood, metabolism and other body functions. Find out what each does and how they affect our lives.
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
In just two minutes find out all about your hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
Pineal Gland
Its main function is the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that is best known for helping regulate our sleep.
The Neuroscience of Bedtime
Learn about how our wake/sleep cycles are regulated and how melatonin from the pineal gland plays a role.
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