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  1. 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 target and regulate …

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

    Your endocrine system is in charge of creating and releasing hormones to maintain countless bodily functions. Endocrine tissues include your pituitary gland, thyroid, pancreas and others.

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

    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 range, at its simplest, …

  4. 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.

  5. The Endocrine System and Glands of the Human Body - WebMD

    Aug 28, 2023 · The endocrine system consists of glands that make hormones. Your body uses hormones to control growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and other functions.

  6. 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 development, and …

  7. 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 (ductless) glands.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Endocrine System: What It Is, Function, Anatomy, and Diseases

    Jan 21, 2025 · The endocrine system is the complex network of glands and organs responsible for creating and releasing hormones into the bloodstream that carry messages throughout the body.