What Is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is a network of glands in your body that make the hormones that help cells talk to each other. They’re responsible for almost every cell, organ, and ...

The endocrine system consists of glands and tissues that produce and secrete hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the fifth in an eight-part series on the ...

Anatomy and physiology Having a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology is essential to nursing care to understand disease processes and appreciate how they affect patients. We have developed a ...