Endocrine system
Current as of: March 31, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology
Endocrine systemThe endocrine system is made up of glands (like the pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid glands, the pancreas, and the ovaries or testicles) throughout the body. Endocrine glands secrete hormones, or body chemicals, into the bloodstream. The endocrine system affects many different body functions, including growth and the production of energy (metabolism). Disorders of this system can result in problems such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, or Addison's disease. Current as of: March 31, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology |
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