endocrine disorders

Endocrine disorders

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Endocrine disorders: Types, causes and symptoms

Endocrine disorders are caused if the hormone levels are too high or too low, or if your body doesn’t respond to hormones in the expected way. 1. Endocrine disorders of Pituitary gland Effects of hypersecretion of pituitary (a) Gigantism Oversecretion of Growth Hormone from childhood results in extraordinary growth of long bones. As a result … Read more

Endocrine System

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Endocrine System: Pituitary Gland diagram showing the two lobes of Pituitary gland

What is Endocrine System? Endocrine System consists of ductless glands that control, communicate, coordinate and integrate various functions of all the body organs by secretions of chemical messenger called hormones. What is the difference between nervous and endocrine control?   Nervous Control Endocrine Control 1. Works by the conduction of nerve impulses. Works by the … Read more