Endocrine System
MeSH ID: D004703
DEFINITION: The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS.
Related Concepts:
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Endocrine System [M0007400]
Concept Semantic Types:- Body System [T022]
- Systems, Endocrine [T014417]
Qualifiers:
abnormalities [Q000002] ; anatomy & histology [Q000033] ; blood supply [Q000098] ; chemistry [Q000737] ; cytology [Q000166] ; drug effects [Q000187] ; embryology [Q000196] ; enzymology [Q000201] ; growth & development [Q000254] ; immunology [Q000276] ; injuries [Q000293] ; innervation [Q000294] ; metabolism [Q000378] ; microbiology [Q000382] ; parasitology [Q000469] ; pathology [Q000473] ; physiology [Q000502] ; physiopathology [Q000503] ; radiation effects [Q000528] ; radiography [Q000530] ; radionuclide imaging [Q000531] ; secretion [Q000557] ; surgery [Q000601] ; transplantation [Q000637] ; ultrasonography [Q000736] ; ultrastructure [Q000648] ; virology [Q000821]
Tree Structure:
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Endocrine System [A06, D004703]
- Chromaffin System [A06.224, D002838]
- Endocrine Glands [A06.407, D004702]
- Neurosecretory Systems [A06.688, D009490]
- Enteroendocrine Cells [A06.390, D019858]
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