In the human body, the endocrine system consists of a network of glands and secrete hormones to regulate the functions of the body including growth and metabolism. When glands produce an incorrect ...

The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located ...

A gland is a structure which secretes a specific substance in the body. Endocrine glands are ductless glands which secretes a chemical substance called hormone. Being ductless gland they release their ...

The diversity in growth and morphological characteristics among endothelial cells in different normal tissues and tumors has been long recognized. Yet there has been no clear molecular explanation for ...

Reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones control essential processes like growth, metabolism, mood, and ...

Hormones get a bad rap for a variety of conditions, from the rapid, awkward changes we experience at puberty to the mood swings associated with premenstrual syndrome. But without them, we’d never grow ...

Potentially harmful chemicals which can interfere with the normal functioning of human hormones are known as endocrine disruptors (EDs). These mostly manmade substances can cause a range of health ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2021) Research conducted in Thailand shows that exposures to pesticides, even at low levels, can impact the human endocrine system and distort thyroid function. The ...

A person exposed to stress can usually rapidly adapt the own behavior to the specific situation. Biochemical messenger substances in the brain or so-called neurotransmitters play a central role in ...