IntroductionThe endocrine system is a collaboration of all the glands in the human body and all the hormones produced by those glands1. The glands are controlled by stimulation of the human nervous system including chemical receptors in the blood and hormones produced by other glands. By regulating and controlling hormone levels in the body, the endocrine system controls homeostasis in the body1. The glandular system can be divided into two types. Exocrine glands release secretions outside the bloodstream, mainly into the skin and mouth. Meanwhile, the endocrine glands release secretions into the bloodstream where they are transported elsewhere2. Homeostasis Homeostasis is a very important part in the survival of human beings. Homeostasis is responsible for the balance of internal systems. Helps regulate body temperature and maintains balance between alkalinity and acidity4. Hormones released by glands in the body signal other glands to perform tasks in order to maintain homeostasis. Glands like the pancreas release hormones like insulin and glucagon into the body to signal the body to start storing or releasing sugars. If the pancreas were to fail, the body would not be able to recognize when it needs to store or release sugars. This failure to function destabilizes the body's homeostasis3-4. Loss of pancreatic function is lethal and irrecoverable. As seen in Figure 1, the endocrine system is a collection of glands, each designed for a specific function. To maintain balance in the body all glands must work together.HormonesHormones are very important for the body; serve as a communication device between glands, tissues and organs3. Hormones regulate a number of physiological factors... middle of paper... estrogen production and regulate hormones for reproduction. The pancreas is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the body. It releases insulin and glucagon, each specialized in telling the body to store or use sugars. The adrenal and adrenal glands are responsible for how energy is stored and how it is used. The testes are responsible for creating sperm and testosterone. Testosterone is the male sex hormone that promotes puberty and promotes growth3.Sources:1). Taylor, Tim. "Endocrine system". Inner body. Np, nd Web. 23 May 2014.2). "Endocrine system". Children's health. Ed. Steven Dowshen. The Nemours Foundation, 01 March 2012. Web. 23 May 2014.3). Campbell, Neil A. and Jane B. Reece. Biology. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 2002. Print.4). Lunatic, Jean. "Homeostasis." TheFreeDictionary.com. Np, 2009. Web. 24 May 2014.