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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.
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What juices does the pancreas secrete?
insulin
it also secretes enzymes, for digestion, and aqueous bicarbonate to neutralize acids. you can go to the answer for "what does pancreas secrete?" for more in depth info.
Mainly pancreas secrete pancreatic juices that contains enzyme which is used speed up the chemical reaction taking place.
Can thymus gland cause you to lose your hair?
Yes. Thymic involution (TI) is, put simply, the shrinking of your thymus gland as your grow older. The rate of TI directly correlates to the rate at which you lose your hair.
Another interesting fact is that, as TI progresses, the hormones, such as testosterone, also increase, leading the majority of scientists to believe that hair loss is due to hormones.
I believe, as a bioengineer and avid nutritionist, that thymic involution is the REAL cause of hair loss. A small group of scientists, particularly in Europe, also believe this. Studies have also confirmed that thymic peptide levels around hair follicles are directly related to the continued growth of hair, and thymic peptides applied topically can regrow hair.
Another thing that I've found is that TI is genetic, just like scientists say that male pattern baldness is.
Could male pattern baldness be caused by genetically preordained thymic involution?
There are only a few things that can halt or reverse thymic involution that I have found:
The first is colostrum, preferably "first milking" colostrum.
The second is thymus gland - organic is best taken from range fed cows. The third, and I'm not quite sure this would reverse thymic involution, but it's definitely good for thymus function, is zinc, which binds to thymic peptides to activate them.
What is an anti-oxidant and what is its function in the human body?
Antioxidants are cells found in Vegetables like Tomatoes and Brocoli and what they do is when orally taken by a human help to neutralise free radicals in the body. Free radicals are harmful entities in the body that rage around colliding into the healthy cells in the body and cause degeneration of the cells which in turn cause ageing which makes a human grow old and elderly. Oxygen also causes free radicals to rage even more and cause damage.
Which endocrine gland is involved in addison disease?
Adrenal glands are involved in addison's disease.
What keeps intracellular receptors from binding to DNA before a hormone binds to the receptor?
chaperone proteins (chaperonins)
How are T3 T4 and TSH related?
TSH is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that tells the thyroid to produce the thyroid hormones T4 and T3.
Does the Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus first enter into the hypophyseal portal system?
yes
Hormones such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) can be used to treat infertility by stimulating ovulation in women who have irregular or absent ovulation. FSH promotes the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, while LH triggers the release of an egg during ovulation. In some cases, estrogen or progesterone may be administered to help prepare the uterine lining for implantation or to support early pregnancy. This hormonal therapy can enhance the chances of conception for individuals experiencing fertility issues.
Dizzyness and "night sweats" are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. You need to get the condition under control, especially since hyperthyroidism, when extreme, can cause the breakdown of muscle mass.
How can acromegaly disease effect the endocrine system?
Acromegaly is the disease itself caused by the malfunctioning of endocrine gland. It occurs due to the over or hyper secreation of endocrine glands in adults in which appereance become gorilla-like due to enlargment of limbs and lower jaw.
No, the pituitary Gland produces FSH, which is then carried to the Ovaries in your blood stream
Is the endocrine system voluntary or involuntary?
The endocrine system is involuntary. A person cannot control the endocrine system by will.
Which anatomy gland is referred to as the master gland?
The pituitary gland. It makes more hormones that control other glands and body functions.
Parts and functions of endocrine system?
The endocrine system produces and regulates the body's hormones. Hormones are chemical substances created and distributed by the body to act as "messengers" and coordinate functions of various body parts. Most hormones are proteins consisting of amino acid chains; some are steroids, fatty cholesterol-produced substances.
Although many different hormones circulate in the bloodstream, each affects only the cells that are genetically programmed to respond to it. Hormone levels can be influenced by stress, infection and changes in the balance of fluid and minerals in blood.
A gland is a group of cells that produces and secretes chemicals. Endocrine glands release more than 20 major hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they may be transported to cells in other parts of the body.
The major parts of the endocrine system include:
- Hypothalamus - The hypothalamus is a part of the brain near the optic chiasm. It secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland, in addition to controlling water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite and blood pressure.
- Pineal body - The pineal body is located below the corpus callosum, a part of the brain. It produces the hormone melatonin, a naturally-occurring antioxidant that helps regulate the body's circadian rhythm.
- Pituitary - The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. No larger than a pea, it gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.
- Thyroid and parathyroid glands - The thyroid and parathyroid glands are located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid plays an important role in the body's metabolism. Both the thyroid and parathyroid glands also play a role in the regulation of the body's calcium balance.
- Thymus - The thymus is located in the upper part of the chest and produces T-lymphocytes (white blood cells that fight infections and destroy abnormal cells).
- Adrenal glands - The two adrenal glands are located on top of both kidneys. They work hand-in-hand with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
- Kidney - The two kidneys are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage. They process the blood to sift out waste products and extra water. This waste and extra water becomes urine, which is stored in the bladder.
- Pancreas - The pancreas is located across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The pancreas plays a role in digestion, as well as in hormone production.
- Ovary - A female's ovaries are located on both sides of the uterus, below the opening of the fallopian tubes (tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovaries). In addition to containing the egg cells necessary for reproduction, the ovaries also produce estrogen and progesterone.
- Testis - A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside his body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.
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What will abnormal results of an adrenal gland scan show?
An abnormal adrenal scan may show evidence of a tumor where there is excessive secretion of adrenaline or noradrenaline. Over 90% of these tumors are in the abdomen.
no its a hormone secreted from adrenal cortex situated above the renal glands and it is also known as suprarenal glands ,adrenaline is not a steroid
What is the most important aspect of treatment of diabetes mellitus?
The most important aspect of treatment of diabetes is managing blood glucose levels. This is accomplished in a variety of ways depending on the type of diabetes, and the patient.
