TY - ADVS TI - The endocrine system: the body's regulator KW - Endocrine system N1 - Introduction - the endocrine system works with central nervous system to create homeostasis by secreting hormones into the bloodstream. Functions & classes of hormones - kinetic or metabolic ; peptides, steroids & amines; lipophobic or lipophillic; the' second messenger system.' ER -