Endocrine system

The human endocrine system is called the silent hormone system because it does not have nerve endings like the nervous system and cannot transmit signals from one cell to another through nerve fibers. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood, which carries them throughout the body.

The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood. It regulates metabolism, growth, development and reproductive functions of the body.

One of the most important glands in the endocrine system is the pituitary gland. It is located in the brain and secretes growth hormone, which stimulates bone and muscle growth. The pituitary gland also secretes hormones that regulate the functioning of other glands, such as the thyroid gland and adrenal glands.

The thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help the body adapt to stress and other changes in the environment.

Hormones also play an important role in regulating reproductive functions in men and women. In men they regulate sperm production, and in women they regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation.

Thus, the endocrine system plays a key role in maintaining the health and normal functioning of the body. Disruption of the endocrine glands can lead to various diseases such as diabetes, obesity, infertility and others. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health and consult a doctor if symptoms of the disease appear.



The endocrine system regulates almost all biological processes in the body and regulates metabolic processes both in an adult and in a fetus still in the intrauterine state. Thanks to the hormones produced by the endocrine glands, the entire body begins to function correctly, not counting the nerve complexes. The nervous system focuses on controlling internal processes in the body, in