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What are the names of glands in the human body?
The main endocrine glands are: Hypothalamus, (anterior/posterior) pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas (aka Islets of Langerhans) , and gonads.
What is erosion of the Pituitary fossa in human skull and why it is caused?
The pituitary fossa is that part of the skull that lies beneath the pituitary gland. Erosion, or thinning, of this bone is a common result of a variety of health conditions. There are a number of small cavities in this region, so if any swelling occurs in this region then there is a large pressure build up, which can cause the fossa to be eroded. Two examples of conditions that might cause erosion of the fossa include a pituitary tumour or nasal polyps.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
Hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in preadolescence results in?
Gigantism is the condition caused by excessive functioning of the pituitary gland before puberty.
Which glands controls the actions of several other glands?
The pituitary gland controls many of the body's functions.
The adrenals and pituitary are examples of endocrine glands?
Yes, an adrenal gland is an endocrine gland. There are two adrenal glands: one sits above each kidney.
What does the pituary gland regulate?
The other way around. The pituitary is in charge. But there is feedback : adrenals to hypothalamus to pituitary to adrenals.
What are the 8 part of endocrine system?
hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
What is the sequence of the release of hormones in puberty is?
firstly the pituitary releases hormones. then the adrenals do it. then the testis release testosterone which drives puberty.
What is idiopathic or reactive hypoglycemia?
this form of hypoglycemia appears to be associated with malfunctions or diseases of the liver, pituitary, adrenals, liver, or pancreas.
What is the different glands and hormons that affect the puberty?
The glands that are taking part are: pituitary, the adrenals and the testis. the main hormone is the testosterone.
What is the gland that controls the onset of puberty?
The pituitary gland starts puberty. This signals the testies and adrenals to produce more hormones.
Can swelling around pituitary gland lead to cushings?
A pituitary tumor can cause Cushings, however a swelling that compresses the pituitary most usually will cause decreased function, not increased function as seen in Cushings. If the pituitary hormones that direct the adrenals fail, it is called Addisons' Disease.
What are the parts of the glands?
The pituitary gland has two parts. The anterior (or front) pituitary produces hormones that affect the breasts, adrenals, thyroid, ovaries and testes, as well as several other hormones. The main glands affected by the posterior (or rear) pituitary are the kidneys.
What are three endocrine organs whose activity is stimulated by pituitary hormones?
The adrenals, thyroid, and gonads are affevcted by hormones from the anterior pituitary. These hormones are ACTH, TSH, FSH, and LH.
What are major parts of the endocrine system?
The Major parts of the endocrine system are hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathoid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
What are the names of glands in the human body?
The main endocrine glands are: Hypothalamus, (anterior/posterior) pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas (aka Islets of Langerhans) , and gonads.
