Endocrine system

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce hormones which help control many important body functions, most importantly the ability of our body to change calories into energy that provides energy to your cells and organs. It influences how our heart beats, growth of our bones and tissues. It plays an important role to know whether a person will develop diabetes or not, thyroid disease, growth disorders, sexual dysfunction and other hormone-related disorders.

Causes of endocrine disorders:

Endocrine disorders are grouped into two categories:

Endocrine disorder as result of either excess or reduced production of endocrine hormone, called a hormone imbalance.

Development of endocrine disorder due to the lesions on the endocrine organs which might or might not affect the hormonal levels in our body.

The hormonal balance in our bloodstream is controlled by the help of the endocrine’s feedback system.

A signal is sent to the appropriate gland to correct the problem when there are alterations in the hormonal levels. Imbalance of hormones occur when the feedback system has problem maintaining the right hormonal levels in the bloodstream, or if the hormones are not cleared out the bloodstream properly.

Glands of the endocrine system

All the glands of the endocrine system release a specific hormone into the bloodstream, they travel to other cells and help in the controlling and maintaining the body processes.

Adrenal glands, two glands that rest on top of the kidneys that release the cortisol hormone.

Hypothalamus, is a part of the lower middle brain that signals the pituitary gland when to release hormones.

Ovaries, are female reproductive organs that release eggs and produce sex hormones.

Islet cells, present in the pancreas control the release of the insulin and glucagon hormones.

Parathyroid, are Four tiny glands in the neck that help in bone development.

Pineal gland, present near the center of the brain that may affect the sleep patterns.

Pituitary gland, present at the base of brain behind the sinuses. It is often called the "master gland" because it influences many other glands, especially the thyroid. Pituitary gland can affect bone growth, menstrual cycles of woman and the release of breast milk.

Testes, are male reproductive glands that produce sperm and sex hormones.

Thymus, gland is present in the upper chest that helps develop the body's immune system.

Thyroid, is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that controls metabolism.

The slightest changes or alteration in the function might lead to the change in the hormonal levels balance in our body this leads to various endocrine disorders and diseases.

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