🔑The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones, which are essential chemical messengers for various bodily functions.
🌟Major glands in the endocrine system include the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads.
💡Hormones can be derived from different biomolecules, such as amino acids or lipids, and their composition influences their functions and target cells.
❓Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and slowed heart rate.
⚙️The endocrine system works hand in hand with the nervous system, which uses electrical and chemical signaling to regulate bodily functions.