🧬 The Endocrine System: Your Body’s Chemical Messengers 🧬 The endocrine system is a network of glands that control metabolism, stress, reproduction, and growth by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. 🔹 Major Endocrine Glands: Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland – The brain’s hormone command center. Thyroid Gland – Regulates metabolism and energy use. Adrenal Glands – Produces stress hormones (cortisol, adrenaline). Pancreas – Controls blood sugar with insulin and glucagon. Ovaries & Testes – R