Endocrine System
Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries/testes
Produces and regulates hormones that control growth, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and stress response
Common condition: Diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome
★Adrenaline (epinephrine) can reach every cell in your body within seconds of being released, triggering the fight-or-flight response — dilating pupils, raising heart rate, and redirecting blood to muscles.