The Endocrine System
The endocrine system consists of many small organs responsible for the release of hormones. The endocrine system regulates metabolism, growth and development, tissue function and mood. This Web guide gives you a selection of the best Web sites at all levels of complexity so you can find exactly the information you need.
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Expand All Guide SectionsEndocrine System Basics
Perhaps you’ve just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and you’re curious about what ... read more »
Endocrine System Resources for Students and Teachers
Maybe you’re a parent looking for a way to explain to your child why his or her body is changing. Or maybe you’re a preteen who wants a heads up on what to expect when puberty strikes. Perhaps you’re a health or biology teacher looking for supplemental information for your lesson plans. In any case, the sites below can have you armed and ready when the hormone rollercoaster comes rumbling through with Endocrine System resources for teaching and learning.
Dulcinea's Insight
- It’s a good idea for kids to have a teacher or parent go through these sites with them. Not only is the subject matter likely to provoke questions but it’s also reassuring for kids to be accompanied by someone who’s already gone through—and survived—the often scary transitional process of puberty.
Dulcinea's Picks
Biology4Kids.com
does a nice job of introducing kids to one of the most complex systems of the body. A one-page summary of the endocrine system effectively conveys the basics of the system, providing kids with a good first glimpse into the crazy world of hormones.
Discovery Kids
presents “Your Gross and Cool Body: Endocrine System.” By using kid-friendly language, the site effectively conveys some complicated and tricky topics.
Physiology of the Endocrine System
The pituitary gland of the endocrine system is often considered the master gland of the body, and ... read more »
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