Endocrine Nursing - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland which then controls the other endocrine glands. Disorders can occur when glands secrete too much or too little hormones, known as hyper and hypo conditions. Examples include Addison's disease which results from decreased adrenal hormone…