ππ©Ί Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System π Highly Important for GNM/BSc Nursing, NHM, AIIMS, NORCET, GPSC & Community Health Nursing Exams β Introduction / Definition The Endocrine System is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis. β βThe endocrine system maintains internal balance and coordinates long-term biological processes through hormone