Endocrine
Systema endocrinum
The endocrine system regulates body functions through hormones secreted by glands into the bloodstream. Major endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads. The system controls metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, sleep, mood, and the body's response to stress and injury.
Structures (70)
adrenal cortex
adrenal gland cortex
Adrenal gland
Glandula suprarenalis
adrenal gland capsule
adrenal capsule
adrenal/interrenal gland
adrenal - interrenal gland
adrenal medulla
adrenal central medulla
adrenal tissue
adrenal gland tissue
biliary ductule
bile capillary
capillary network of liver
capillary plexus of liver
capillary system of liver
liver capillary
capsule of liver
capsula fibrosa perivascularis
capsule of parathyroid gland
parathyroid gland capsule
capsule of thymus
thymic capsule
chromaffin paraganglion
chromaffin body
chromaffin system
argentaffin system
corpus luteum
corpora lutea
cortex of thymus
thymic cortex
endocrine gland
ductless gland
endocrine pancreas
endocrine pancreas
endostylar duct
duct of endostyle
endostyle
hypopharyngeal groove
future foramen cecum
foramen caecum
Hassall's corpuscle
capsule of Hassal's corpuscle
head kidney
anterior kidney
hepatic sinusoid
hepatic sinusoids
hepatic vein
hepatic veins
hypothalamo-hypophyseal system
hypophyseal portal system
hypothalamus-pituitary axis
interrenal gland
interrenal
intrahepatic bile duct
bile duct intrahepatic part
intrahepatic bile duct epithelium
epithelial tissue of intrahepatic bile duct
intrahepatic branch of portal vein
intrahepatic part of portal vein
intrahepatic part of hepatic duct
hepatic duct intrahepatic part
islet of Langerhans
island of Langerhans
left artery of caudate lobe
Caudate lobe branch of left hepatic artery
ligament of liver
hepatic ligament
liver blood vessel
hepatic blood vessel
liver papillary process
papillary process of caudate lobe of liver
liver parenchyma
hepatic parenchyma
liver reticuloendothelial system
liver serosa
serosa of liver
liver stroma
hepatic stroma
liver subserosa
hepatic subserosa
liver trabecula
hepatic trabecula
lobe of liver
hepatic lobe
medulla of thymus
medulla of thymus gland
metabolic zone of liver
hepatic acinus metabolic zone
pancreatic system
parathyroid epithelium
parathyroid gland
epithelial body
parenchyma of parathyroid gland
parathyroid gland parenchyma
Pineal gland
Glandula pinealis
Pituitary gland
Glandula pituitaria
renin-angiotensin system
renin angiotensin aldosterone system
right artery of caudate lobe
Caudate lobe branch of right hepatic artery
secretion of endocrine pancreas
endocrine pancreas secretion
secretory circumventricular organ
subcapsular region of liver
liver subcapsular region
thymus epithelium
epithelial tissue of thymus
thymus lobe
lateral lobe of thymus
thymus lobule
lobule of thymus
thymus lymphoid tissue
lymphoid tissue of thymus
thymus trabecula
thymic trabecula
Thyroid gland
Glandula thyroidea
thyroid primordium
thyroid primordia
thyroid primordium endoderm
endoderm of thyroid primordium
triangular ligament of liver
triangular ligament
ultimobranchial body
corpus ultimopharyngeum
ultimobranchial body epithelium
vasculature of liver
hepatic vascular element
ventral liver lobe
3rd lobe
Frequently Asked Questions
The endocrine system regulates body functions through hormones secreted by glands into the bloodstream. Major endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads. The system controls metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, sleep, mood, and the body's response to stress and injury.
The Endocrine contains 70 structures cataloged on AnatomyFYI, including organs, bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels that work together to perform the system's functions.
The Endocrine can be affected by a range of conditions including infections, inflammatory diseases, congenital abnormalities, autoimmune disorders, and degenerative conditions. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
The endocrine system regulates body functions through hormones secreted by glands into the bloodstream. Major endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads. The system controls metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, sleep, mood, and the body's response to stress and injury. The structures within the Endocrine coordinate through chemical signaling, nerve impulses, and mechanical interactions to maintain homeostasis and carry out essential bodily functions.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.