endocrine glands

What are the Different Types of Hormones in Endocrine System?

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Endocrine system is an integrated system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones that travel through the blood. The hormones travel through the bloodstream, communicate within the human body and bind to special receptors on the target cells. Hormones regulate the vital functions in the body: metabolism, growth and development, sleep, tissue … Read more

The Most Common Diseases of the Endocrine System – An Overview of Endocrine Disorders

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The endocrine disorder is a pathological condition caused by excessive or deficient hormone production of endocrines (the glands that secrete hormones directly in the blood) such as the pancreas, pituitary gland, thyroid, and adrenal glands.  The most common diseases of the endocrine system include pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, pituitary tumors, adenoma, and diabetes. What are … Read more