Wpnursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Overview of the endocrine system, its components, and the various hormones it produces, including the differences between the endocrine system and the nervous system. It discusses the two types of glands, exocrine and endocrine glands. It lists various endocrine glands and organs in the body, including the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, and others. The document describes the functions of hormones, such as regulating the chemical composition of the internal environment, metabolism, mus...