Differences between the Adult and the Infant Endocrine System Name Institution Differences between the Adult and the Infant Endocrine System The endocrine system is a complex amalgamation of hormone secreting glands that are spread across the body. Since they are interconnected, the glands affect nearly each cell and the manner in which the body functions. The glands work in sync to control emotions, growth of the body, tissue function and sexual growth. The endocrine system of a body is quite different from that of a child and this explains why there are fundamental differences between the body of an infant and that of an adult. This paper examines the difference between the endocrine system of an adult and that of an infant. One of the major glands of the endocrine system is the adrenal glands. The adrenal gland is located on top of each kidney and is taske