UNIT 8 Nursing management of patients with disorders of endocrine system 🧠 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System 📌 Definition of Endocrine System: The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, development, tissue function, reproduction, mood, and homeostasis. ⚙️ Major Characteristics of the Endocrine System: 🧪 Feature 💡 Description 🔄 Regulation Maintains