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  2. Nov 22, 2023 · Learn about the endocrine system, which consists of glands, organs and tissues that produce and regulate hormones. Find out how hormones affect your metabolism, growth, reproduction and more, and what conditions can affect your endocrine health.

  3. Dec 21, 2023 · Learn about the endocrine system, its functions, organs, hormones, and conditions that can affect it. The endocrine system uses hormones to regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and more.

  4. The endocrine system 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 distant organs.

  5. May 20, 2024 · Learn about the endocrine system, a network of glands that produce hormones to regulate the functioning of the organism. Explore the evolution, structure, and function of the endocrine system in different vertebrate classes and invertebrates.

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    • Organs of the endocrine system. Endocrine glands tend to be vascular and do not have ducts. Ducts are instead found in exocrine glands, which produce hormonal signals outside of the body.
    • Hypothalamus. Borders. The hypothalamus is an almond-sized structure in the limbic system of the brain, and the endocrine system’s control center. Its borders are the following
    • Pituitary gland. Location. The pituitary gland (hypophysis cerebri) is a pea-sized, ovoid shaped structure attached via the infundibulum to the tuber cinereum of hypothalamus.
    • Pineal gland. Location. Along with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, the pineal gland (epiphysis cerebri) is found in the brain. It is a small organ located in a depression between the superior colliculi, inferiorly to the splenium of the corpus callosum.
  6. Learn about the glands and organs that make up the endocrine system and how they use hormones to regulate your body's functions. Find out the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and reproductive glands.

  7. Feb 12, 2017 · Learn about the endocrine system, a collection of ductless glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Find out the functions, parts, and diseases of the endocrine system and how it regulates metabolism, growth, and development.

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