Endocrine System

Ranges for TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) vary depending on the method used, but generally 0.3 to 5.0 is normal . A TSH value of 0.06 would be considered low TSH no matter what method is used. Low TSH indicates high thyroid (or hyperthyroidism) and high TSH represents low thyroid (or hypothyroidism).

So, if you have low TSH you are at risk for osteoporosis, having your eyes bulge, scanty periods, nightmares, high metabolism, weight and energy loss and/or diarrhea. It doesn't seem to make sense that someone would have low energy if they are hyperthyroid, but it does happen as the muscles fatigue; i.e. Graves Disease. Usually, low energy is associated with hypothyroidism, but it is a symptom in longstanding high thyroid as well. Whatever, you need a complete work up!

Some doctors will only test for TSH...others, particularly endocrinologists, will run a thyroid panel. If you have the autoimmune form...Hashimotos thyroiditis as I do, frequently the tests on the thyroid panel will be normal until there is significant enough damage to the thyroid gland to cause hypothyroidism. If you have siblings/parents who have grayed early or died in their 40s and 50s from heart disease, you may want your doctor to run a test for thyroid antibodies or another test.

Cholesterol levels and thyroid hormones are inversely proportional...high thyroid = low cholesterol and low thyroid = high cholesterol. Many people taking statins may actually have a problem with their thyroids. In my humble opinion, Endocrinologists are your best bet. (apologies to Internists, FPs, etc) (spoken like a person who has had just a wee bit of trouble with diagnoses)

inhibin & ABP ( androgen -binding pro.)

General senses are the receptors that are sensitive to pain, temperature, and physical distortion

The message of endocrine glands consists of the chemical secretions known as hormones that are made by the endocrine system's ductless glands. Hormones are secreted into blood for their transportation to target organs, which are their specific site of action.

Thyroid gland is located below larynx on trachea .

'Thyroid' disorders have been noted for centuries, since at least the 1100s. However, as the thyroid gland wasn't identified until 1656, the cause of these disorders was a medical mystery for a very long time. In 1656, the thyroid gland was at last located and identified by Thomas Wharton, an anatomist. For more information see 'Related Links' below.

The only effect of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is to stimulate the thyroid gland tissue to produce thyroxine. If there is no longer a thyroid gland to stimulate, the TSH is produced in great abundance, but with no effect.

Glucocorticoids are defined as a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, which is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell. They enable the body to deal with stress by increasing blood glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid levels and enhancing blood pressure.

Yes, the endocrine produces all hormones, including sex hormones. The sex hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises calcium levels in the blood when it's sensed that calcium levels are a bit lower than they ought to be. 99% of your body's calcium in the bones, so it stands to reason that PTH acts on bone to have it release calcium into the bloodstream. Indeed, this is exactly how the hormone works.

A detailed mechanism for how this occurs is given in:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parathyroid_hormone

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Two endocrine glands are the hypothalamus gland and the Thyroid. The hypothalamus gland is located in the center area of the brain. It's functions are to stimulate and inhibit the release and secretion of the anterior pituitary gland. The thyroid gland is located around the esophageal area and it's functions are to release thyroxine and triiodothyronine, also know as t4 and t3 and calcitonin. The release of these hormones stimulate the energy metabolism of all cell and inhibits the breakdown of bone; causing a decrease in blood calcium concentraion.

The Thryroid Gland secrets Thyoxine and it targets all tissues and its action is to increase metabolic rate, regulars growth and development.

The articular capsules are found in joints. They contain liquid which lubricates the joints (synovial fluid).

The main endocrine glands of the endocrine system include the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the ovaries, the testes, the thyroid glands and the adrenal glands.

the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, pancreas, adrenal gland (adrenal cortex and medulla), male testes and female ovaries.

Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands.

I have Hypothyroidism. I had half of my Thyroid removed and I thought after I had it removed Id have energy and feel like my old self. I must say I never have felt good. I heard that taking supplements helps .

My neighbor told me about a supplement and I ordered it on line. I have been taking it for about 4 months. I have felt so good ..this is a life saver for me, I never thought that I would feel better! I want to share this link with people that have gone through thyroid problems and I hope this will help you like it has helped me! Here is the link to the site-[related link]

The adrenal glands produce steroid hormones such as testosterone, aldosterone, and cortisol. The medulla is the interior portion of the adrenal glands and it produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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Thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, stimulates the production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. TSH comes from the pituitary gland.

Both are produced in the anterior pituitary.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Progesterone

They are endocrine glands. Hormones are produced by those only