endokriinisiin

Endokriinisiin is a Finnish adjective form related to endokriininen, meaning endocrine. It does not denote a separate concept; rather it is used in Finnish to describe things pertaining to the endocrine system or its glands and hormones. The form appears in contexts where the noun it modifies is in a particular grammatical case or number, reflecting Finnish’s rich inflectional morphology.

The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Hormones regulate metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis. Major endocrine glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads, and pineal gland. In addition to these, many tissues produce hormones, such as adipose tissue, the gut, and the heart, contributing to hormonal signaling.

Hormones travel to target tissues and elicit specific responses, often through receptors. Endocrine signaling is typically slower but longer-lasting than nervous signaling and is regulated by feedback mechanisms to maintain balance.

In Finnish texts, endokriinisiin helps delimit discussions to endocrine phenomena. It is part of the broader term endokriininen, used in phrases such as endokriininen järjestelmä (endocrine system) or endokriiniseen säätelyyn (endocrine regulation).