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(Note: the endocrine system starts at 1:08) This video does a good job of explaining the different parts of the endocrine system including hormones, the hypothalamus, the pineal gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the thymus gland, the pituitary gland, the adrenal glands, and the pancreas.

this video is goes into detail about how the endocrine system works, maintains homeostasis and other factors such as the different hormones and glands. * credits go until 15seconds

This video describes the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, various hormones, the hypothalamus, thyroid gland, and many others.

This video easily explains the function of the endocrine system. It tells you the six major types of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are secreted into the capillaries that run through each major endocrine gland. It shows red blood cells moving through the capillaries. You can not see the hormones running through them though because they are in the solution in the blood plasma. Hormones can travel freely through the capillary walls and only influence specific target cells. Target cells have specific chemical receptors that can be on the surface or inside of the cell.

Short video with decent graphics that goes into the structure, location, and functions of the Endocrine system.

Not sure if anyone already put it up.. but this is a site with info and a video on how the thyroid gland secretes thryoxine and its various reactions with other cells.

This website has a really good overview on how exactly the kidney works in the Excretory System. It gives you videos on what the kidney looks like as well.

This video is a old cartoon explaining the digestive system. Really nice overview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4e6qf8r8Tk&feature=related (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY5q4GJOOgg&feature=related (part 3)

This animation is good at explaining all of the major glands involved in the endocrine system. It explains how hormones work as chemical messengers and send messages to the organs. It also details the ovaries, testes, and pancreas, and their relationship with the endocrine system. Additionally, It gives details on how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis. This video is very easy to understand, but is pretty basic.