Endocrine Sytem

The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. Glands produce and release different
hormones that target specific things in the body.

What Does the Endocrine System Do?

Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other
parts of the body. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our
organs work, metabolism and reproduction.

What is the normal anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system?

The major glands of the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids,
adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive organs (ovaries and testes). The pancreas is also a part of
this system; it has a role in hormone production as well as in digestion.

Normal changes in aging related to endocrine system

Like all other body systems, the endocrine system undergoes age-related changes that negatively affect
its functioning. As a result of these changes, older people are more prone to disturbed sleep patterns,
have a reduced metabolic rate, lose bone density, accumulate body fat, and show increases in blood
glucose.