what is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

Its a system of gland which release their product directly into the blood steam. There are several endocrine glands doing different jobs. See link below for more details.

Answer 2

A wide variety of physiological processes are carried out unconsciously by the endocrine system through chemical messengers called "hormones." The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produces these hormones, which are necessary for normal bodily functions. The hormones regulate metabolism, growth and sexual development. These glands release the hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they are transported to organs and tissues throughout the entire body.

If you have a elevated hormone level, you may want to be checked by a endocrinologist for sometimes this does represent tumor growth.

Answer 3

The endocrine system, influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.

Answer 4

In simple terms it's the glandular system. The average allopathic physician isn't too well versed in the endocrine system and you sometimes need to see a specialist.

Answer 5

this is any system the relases hormones in the body, it emcompasses alot of organs and glands and can manifest as a disease, if there is either too much or too little of a particular hormone.
the most well known is the pancreas which secretes insulin needed for blood sugar maintenece. but otehrs like the androgens, thyroid, etc are included. hope taht clears it up for you.

Answer 6

the endocrine system performs the same general functions as the nervos system: communication and control. some things like the hypothalamus, thyoid gland, papathroid gland, pancreatic islets, etc

Answer 7

It's the group of organs which secrete hormones. i.e. the pituitary gland, the suprarrenal galnds etc.