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Endocrine System
The endocrine system is made up of glands which control and coordinate body functions and maintain homeostasis inside the body.
2,103 Questions
When a gland is stimulated to increase its secretion by the substance it produces what system?
Positive feedback
What is the function of th enocrine system?
The function of the endocrine system is to produce hormones that regulate the body.
What ugly word describes a deficiency of thyroid hormones often because of iodine deficiency?
Cretinism
Which glands regulate calcium and phosphorus?
parathyroid glands
The glands that regulate the body's calcium and phosphorus balance are the parathyroid glands. In humans, these 4 endocrine glands can be found in the neck.
These are glands whose secretions act on the gland itself.
the gland referred as the "teenage gland" is called the Amygdala Gland
What would the presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland be called?
cancer of the thyroid gland
Can homeopathy treat an overactive thyroid and goiters?
can a homeotherpist treat over active thyroids
Tsh 15.60 and t4 12.5 this is a laboratory test for my underactive thyroid is this ok?
You should consult your doctor regarding this however i will supply the information i know. Regarding your hypothyroidism, your doctor may have changed the limits that they would like to see you at.
Generally, TSH levels are "normal" if between 0.05 and 5.0 and
T4 levels are generally 5 to 13.5.
How does microdermabrasion affect the cirulatory system?
It causes the circulatory system to send lymphocytes to the site. It has no effect on the endocrine system.
What is role of fsh and lh in male?
Inside of a woman's ovaries there are thousands of follicles containing immature eggs. Every month one of these follicles matures and releases the egg cell.
The female cycle is regulated by female reproductive hormones under the control of the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain.
The job of the pituitary gland, as far as reproduction is concerned, is to release two important hormones:
The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
The Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
FSH controls the first half of the menstrual cycle by stimulating the maturation of the ovarian follicles. Many follicles mature during each cycle, but the one that reaches maturity first will release the egg. FSH stimulate the follicle cells to produce the hormone estrogen, which stimulates the preparation of the endometrium, needed for implantation in case the egg is fertilized.
High levels of estrogen trigger the LH surge causing the release of the egg from the mature follicle. This process is called ovulation. LH stimulates the progesterone production from the corpus luteum, which supports the second half of the menstrual cycle. During this phase estrogen levels decrease while progesterone levels increase.
If the eggs becomes fertilized and the embryo successfully implants itself into the lining of the uterus, progesterone production continues during the entire course of the pregnancy.
If the egg is not fertilized, estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, triggering the shading of the uterus through the process of menstruation. the menstrual period and a new cycle will begin.
