The endocrine
system is the system that comprises all the glands in the body, from the hypothalamus
pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, testes and
ovaries. These organ glands mentioned are just the few major glands in the
body. Moreover, take note of the hypothalamus which is responsible for many
functions such as hunger, thirst and other simple urges, that also regulates
the pituitary gland. How does your endocrine conserve body water? By
controlling and regulating your water intake and outtake, ensuring the amount
of electrolytes is efficient. Your hypothalamus is responsible for water
balance hence, it participates in one of the many functions such as regulating
the sweat glands excretion of sweat which is by the process of osmosis promoting
skin-temperature homeostasis.
