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  1. Endocrine System: What It Is, Function, Organs & Diseases

    Nov 22, 2023 · Your endocrine system is in charge of creating and releasing hormones to maintain countless bodily functions. Endocrine tissues include your pituitary gland, thyroid, …

  2. Endocrine system - Wikipedia

    The endocrine system[1] is a messenger system in an organism comprising feedback loops of hormones that are released by internal glands directly into the circulatory system and that …

  3. Endocrine system | Definition, Organs, Function, Structure, …

    Dec 19, 2025 · Endocrine system, any of the systems found in animals for the production of hormones, substances that regulate the functioning of the organism. Such a system may …

  4. Anatomy of the Endocrine System - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and …

  5. Home | Endocrine - Springer

    Endocrine is a comprehensive journal focused on various fields of endocrinology and metabolism research, including hormones of reproduction, metabolism, growth, and ion balance.

  6. Overview of the Endocrine System - The Merck Manuals

    The endocrine system coordinates functioning between different organs through hormones, which are chemicals released into the bloodstream from specific types of cells within endocrine …

  7. Hormones | Endocrine Glands | MedlinePlus

    Jun 28, 2025 · Endocrine glands, which are special groups of cells, make hormones. The major endocrine glands are the pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas.

  8. 15.6A: Overview of Endocrine Glands - Medicine LibreTexts

    The main endocrine glands are the pituitary (anterior and posterior lobes), thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), pancreas, and gonads. The parathyroid glands are four masses …

  9. Endocrine System: What Is It, Functions, Organs & Conditions

    Dec 21, 2023 · The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones.

  10. Endocrine Disorders: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and More - Health

    6 days ago · Endocrine disorders occur when you make too much or too little of a hormone. Common symptoms include fatigue, mood changes, and others depending on the type.