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    The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that controls and coordinates the body's metabolism, energy levels, reproduction, growth, development, response to stress and mood using hormones. Key glands include the hypothalamus in the brain which controls other glands, the pituitary gland below the brain which controls other endocrine glands, the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the neck which regulate metabolism and calcium balance, and sex organs like the ovaries and testes which produce hormones involved in reproduction. The endocrine system regulates important bodily functions through hormones that travel through the bloodstream and tell organs and tissues what to do.

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    The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that controls and coordinates the body's metabolism, energy levels, reproduction, growth, development, response to stress and mood using hormones. Key glands include the hypothalamus in the brain which controls other glands, the pituitary gland below the brain which controls other endocrine glands, the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the neck which regulate metabolism and calcium balance, and sex organs like the ovaries and testes which produce hormones involved in reproduction. The endocrine system regulates important bodily functions through hormones that travel through the bloodstream and tell organs and tissues what to do.

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    The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that controls and coordinates the body's metabolism, energy levels, reproduction, growth, development, response to stress and mood using hormones. Key glands include the hypothalamus in the brain which controls other glands, the pituitary gland below the brain which controls other endocrine glands, the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the neck which regulate metabolism and calcium balance, and sex organs like the ovaries and testes which produce hormones involved in reproduction. The endocrine system regulates important bodily functions through hormones that travel through the bloodstream and tell organs and tissues what to do.

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    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 response to injury, stress, and
    mood. The following are integral parts of the endocrine system:

    Anatomy of the endocrine system in males and females

    Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain, near


    the optic chiasm where the optic nerves behind each eye cross and meet.
    The hypothalamus secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release
    of hormones in the pituitary gland, in addition to controlling water balance,
    sleep, temperature, appetite, and blood pressure.

    Pineal body. The pineal body is located below the corpus callosum, in the
    middle of the brain. It produces the hormone melatonin, which helps the
    body know when it's time to sleep.

    Pituitary. The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger
    than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.

    Thyroid and parathyroid. The thyroid gland and parathyroid glands are
    located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid plays
    an important role in the body's metabolism. The parathyroid glands play an
    important role in the regulation of the body's calcium balance.

    Thymus. The thymus is located in the upper part of the chest and produces
    white blood cells that fight infections and destroy abnormal cells.
    Adrenal gland. An adrenal gland is located on top of each kidney. Like many
    glands, the adrenal glands work hand-in-hand with the hypothalamus and
    pituitary gland. The adrenal glands make and release corticosteroid
    hormones and epinephrine that maintain blood pressure and regulate
    metabolism.

    Pancreas. The pancreas is located across the back of the abdomen, behind
    the stomach. The pancreas plays a role in digestion, as well as hormone
    production. Hormones produced by the pancreas include insulin and
    glucagon, which regulate levels of blood sugar.

    Ovary. A woman's ovaries are located on both sides of the uterus, below the
    opening of the fallopian tubes (tubes that extend from the uterus to the
    ovaries). In addition to containing the egg cells necessary for reproduction,
    the ovaries also produce estrogen and progesterone.

    Testis. A man's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside
    the male body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.

    What does the endocrine system do?


    The endocrine system is responsible for regulating a range of bodily functions
    through the release of hormones.

    Hormones are secreted by the glands of the endocrine system, traveling


    through the bloodstream to various organs and tissues in the body. The
    hormones then tell these organs and tissues what to do or how to function.

    Some examples of bodily functions that are controlled by the endocrine


    system include:
    metabolism
    growth and development
    sexual function and reproduction
    heart rate
    blood pressure
    appetite
    sleeping and waking cycles
    body temperature

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