While the nervous system uses neurotransmitters to communicate, the endocrine system uses hormones. Here’s how the endocrine system works: Neurons in the brain control the pituitary gland.

The endocrine system is the body’s network for hormone production and distribution. It’s critical for keeping bodies healthy and for day-to-day functioning.

The endocrine system works in conjunction with the nervous system to regulate, and coordinate the activities of, the body’s tissues and organs. It consists of a collection of glands located in ...