facts on endocrine system?
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I would have answered this question, without the demand for speed...Now you gotta tough it out
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http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/overview.html\n\nhttp://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/P/Pituitary.html\n\nThose two sites have examples.
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Part on the endoctrine system, the pituitary gland is divided into 2 sections: anterior and posterior.\n\nPosterior pituitary secretes 2 hormones: oxytocin (released during labor in women) and ADH (anti-diuretic hormone- released to increase sodium reabsorption when the body is dehydrated, low blood pressure, or in other cases when the body needs more water.)\n\nAnterior pituitary secretes many more hormones throughout your body, but the main ones are:\n\nFSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)\nLH (luteinizing hormone)\nACH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)\nTSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)\nProlactin\nEndorphins (which make you happy)\n& GH (growth hormone)\n\nA mnemonic to remember is: FLAT PEG\n\nHope this helps you some!
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Hormonal control is based on the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. Nervous system control is based on the NERVOUS SYSTEM.\n\nBoth rely on the parts of the brain for control.\nEndocrine or hormonal control is handled through a number of glands like the pituitary gland, the thyroid glansd, adrenal gland and numerous others. These all have a feedback loop that continually adjust levels of certain hormones. These hormones control everything from water balance, blood pressure and sleep cycle to sex drive and reproduction.\n\nThe nervous system has sensory neurons and motor neurons. Some are auromatically controlled while others are voluntary. Some like breathing are both.  Nervous control is impacted by hormonal control and the two systems interact often to maintain homeostasis of the human body.
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What Is the Endocrine System?\nThe foundations of the endocrine system are the hormones and glands. As the body's chemical messengers, hormones (pronounced: hor-moanz) transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another. Many different hormones move through the bloodstream, but each type of hormone is designed to affect only certain cells. \n\nA gland is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals. A gland selects and removes materials from the blood, processes them, and secretes the finished chemical product for use somewhere in the body. Some types of glands release their secretions in specific areas. For instance, exocrine (pronounced: ek-suh-krin) glands, such as the sweat and salivary glands, release secretions in the skin or inside the mouth. Endocrine glands, on the other hand, release more than 20 major hormones directly into the bloodstream where they can be transported to cells in other parts of the body. \n\nThe major glands that make up the human endocrine system include the:\n\nhypothalamus \npituitary gland \nthyroid \nparathyroids \nadrenal glands \npineal body \nreproductive glands (which include the ovaries and testes) \nThe hypothalamus (pronounced: hi-po-tha-luh-mus), a collection of specialized cells that is located in the lower central part of the brain, is the main link between the endocrine and nervous systems. Nerve cells in the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary. \n\nAlthough it is no bigger than a pea, the pituitary (pronounced: puh-too-uh-ter-ee) gland, located at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, is considered the most important part of the endocrine system. It's often called the "master gland" because it makes hormones that control several other endocrine glands. The production and secretion of pituitary hormones can be influenced by factors such as emotions and changes in the seasons. To accomplish this, the hypothalamus provides information sensed by the brain (such as environmental temperature, light exposure patterns, and feelings) to the pituitary.\n\nThe tiny pituitary is divided into two parts: the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe. The anterior lobe regulates the activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive glands. The anterior lobe produces hormones such as:\n\ngrowth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues and plays a role in the body's handling of nutrients and minerals \nprolactin (pronounced: pro-lak-tin), which activates milk production in women who are breastfeeding \nthyrotropin (pronounced: thy-ruh-tro-pin), which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones \ncorticotropin (pronounced: kor-tih-ko-tro-pin), which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce certain hormones \nThe pituitary also secretes endorphins (pronounced: en-dor-fin), chemicals that act on the nervous system and reduce feelings of pain. In addition, the pituitary secretes hormones that signal the reproductive organs to make sex hormones. The pituitary gland also controls ovulation and the menstrual cycle in women. \n\nThe posterior lobe of the pituitary releases antidiuretic (pronounced: an-ty-dy-uh-reh-tik) hormone, which helps control the balance of water in the body. Antidiuretic hormone also affects the production of oxytocin (pronounced: ahk-see-toe-sin), which triggers the contractions of the uterus in a woman having a baby. \n\nThe thyroid (pronounced: thy-royd), located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterfly and produces the thyroid hormones thyroxine (pronounced: thy-rahk-seen) and triiodothyronine (pronounced: try-eye-uh-doe-thy-ruh-neen). These hormones control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy. The production and release of thyroid hormones is controlled by thyrotropin (pronounced: thigh-ruh-tro-pin), which
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That would be the THYROID GLAND, it is a hormone secretion used for the body ; ) hope that helps...
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Having a normally functioning thyroid gland.\neu=normal\nthyroid=take a wild guess\nThe previous guy is talking about Sick Euthyroid Syndrome. You are asking about Clinically Euthyroid.  There's a huge difference.(My roommate is a nurse)
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In general, the endocrine system is in charge of body processes that happen slowly, such as cell growth. Faster processes like breathing and body movement are monitored by the nervous system. But even though the nervous system and endocrine system are separate systems, they often work together to help the body function properly
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estrogen is a female hormone and insulin a hormone which regulates sugar levels in the body which if it is absent causes diabetes
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the beta cells are the endocrine part of pancreas...an organ which lies somewhere near the stomach and little bit below the liver. the other secretion is glucagon.these two secretions help the body maintain the blood sugar levels within the desirable range.
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The endocrine system produces hormones and works with the circulatory system - that carries them. The nervous system works with the respiratory system and every other system in the body; such as the gastrointestinal system and reproductive systems.
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hi, Dr Diana Schwarzbein has a wonderful book called The Schwarzbein Principle - you can probably get it at your library.  In back of the book it says she founded The Endocrinology Institute of Santa Barbara in 1993.  She sub-specializes in metabolism, diabetes, osteoporosis, menopause and thyroid conditions, subjects she lecture on frequently.  She lives.. in Santa Barbara..  very good info!
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Prolactin is an hormone that makes mothers breast to grow and produce milk while they're breast feeding the baby, it only appears if you are pregnant, so it doesn't affect the menstrual cycle. The hormones that affect your cycle are estrogen and progesterone and some others. The connection I found with tsh is in case of Hypothyroidism, the blood test will show a increased level of prolactin.
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Fatigue, weight gain, thinning hair, changes in skin and nails...\n\nHere is a link for more info:\n\nhttp://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroid.html\n\nAlso try:\n\nwww.thyca.org
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The thyronines act on the body to increase the basal metabolic rate, affect protein synthesis and increase the body's sensitivity to catecholamines (such as adrenaline). Hypothyroidism is an insufficient production of the thyroid hormone.  The thyroid hormones are essential to proper development and differentiation of all cells of the human body. These hormones also regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, affecting how human cells use energetic compounds. Numerous physiological and pathological stimuli influence thyroid hormone synthesis.  Because the body's metabolic rate is slowed the rate of absorption of energy-releasing compounds is decreased, and the susception to energy increasing hormones like adrenaline declines.  In order to compensate with this, one of the ways the body reacts is by requiring more sleep. Physical fatigue is a common symptom of the condition, so don't worry too much.  As long as you've seen your GP and are taking the prescribed medication, the body's balance should eventually correct itself.
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Endocrinology, of course!\n\nAn Endocrinologist is a physician engaged in the study and practice of the endocrine system. Generally, these individuals will hold an M.D. or D.O. degree if medical doctors, or a Ph.D. degree if they are performing academic research. Endocrinologists play important roles in university academic research, clinical medical practice and in the pharmaceutical industry. They are specialists, experts in their field, and should serve as your main physician for endocrine disease related problems.
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The endocrine system  regulates mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.It is in charge of body processes that occur slowly. The most imporant parts of the endocrine system are hormones and glands. Hormones transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another and only affect certain cells. Glands produce and secrete chemicals. A gland selects and removes materials from the blood, processes them, and secretes the finished chemical product for use somewhere in the body.