URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Topic Index Anatomy of the Endocrine System Hormones and the Endocrine System Pituitary Gland: Location and Function Pituitary Gland Disorders Pancreas: Location and Function Pancreas Disorders Adrenal Glands: Location and Function Adrenal Gland Disorders Thyroid Gland: Location and Function Thyroid Function Tests Thyroid Disorders Parathyroid Glands: Location and Function Parathyroid Gland Disorders Reproductive Glands Type 1 Diabetes Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) The endocrine system is a complex collection of hormone-producing glands that control basic body functions such as metabolism, growth, and sexual development. Click on the links above to learn more about this topic.