🌟ENDOCRINE SYSTEM OVERVIEW follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education The endocrine system is made up of glands and organs that secrete hormones to maintain homeostasis in the body. This includes: ⭐ Hypothalamus ⭐ Pituitary Gland ⭐ Pineal Gland ⭐ Thyroid ⭐ Parathyroids ⭐ Thymus ⭐ Adrenal Glands ⭐ Pancreas ⭐ Testes ⭐ Ovaries 🕹️ Hypothalamus=Control Center The hypothalamus regulates temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep to maintain homeostasis. It releases hormones such as: ➡️ Growth

🧬 The Endocrine System: The Body’s Hormone Network 🧬 The endocrine system controls metabolism, growth, mood, and energy levels through hormone-producing glands. These chemical messengers regulate almost every function in the body. 🔹 Key Endocrine Glands & Their Functions: Hypothalamus 🧠 – The "control center" that signals other glands. Pituitary Gland 🎛️ – The "master gland," regulating growth and other hormones. Thyroid 🔥 – Controls metabolism and energy. Adrenal Glands ⚡ – Releases stres