Nervous and Endocrine Systems: the Endocrine System

The video explores how the body reacts to stimuli like lightning through the endocrine system. It explains the role of hormones, which are chemical messengers released by glands, in regulating body functions such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth. The adrenal glands, located near the kidneys, produce adrenaline, a hormone that increases heart rate and breathing when scared.

What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

How do hormones function as chemical messengers?

What are some functions regulated by hormones?

What is adrenaline and what effects does it have on the body?

In what situations is adrenaline typically released?