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                         Hormones in our daily lives We eat and drink every day, we talk about being healthy , but few think about the role hormones play in our daily lives. The Endocrine System is made up of glands that secrete hormones. They  are necessary for regulating normal body functions.   Without hormones, our bodies would function poorly.  We will try to discuss the most important ones, as there are many. An overview of hormones    The Thyroid gland is  described as the largest of the endocrine glands.     It is controlled by the pituitary gland and secretes two important hormones  , T3 and T4. Iodine is taken from the foods  we eat and used to produce its hormones.   The pituitary gland is also part of the endocrine system. It is located  at the base of  the skull.  The pituitary gland is described as pea - shaped and small. It is also known as "the master gland " of the body.       Insulin is a hormone which is secreted by special cells in the pancreas, calle