Endocrine System and Its Functions

The main parts of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.

The endocrine system and the nervous system work together to regulate and coordinate the body's activities. The nervous system provides rapid, short-term responses, while the endocrine system provides slower, long-term regulation through hormone release.

Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.