Anatomy, Physiology
and Pathology of the Endocrine System
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</span>The Endocrine System is a chemical messenger
system.
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</span>It affects almost every organ and cell in the
body.
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</span>It consists of hormones and groups of glands.
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</span>Hormones are signaling molecules targeting
organs to regulate physiology and behavior.
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</span>Glands that selects and removes materials from
the circulatory system, process it and secretes the finished chemical product (hormones)
for use.
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</span>Major glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary
gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pineal body, reproductive
glands, pancreas.
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</span>Hormones affect many different processes in the
organs and body.
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</span>Examples of hormones are the Growth hormone, Serotonin,
Androgens, Parathyroid hormone,
Thyroid-stimulating hormones etc.
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</span>Hormonal imbalance will cause problems with
growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, mood.
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</span>Diabetes is the most common endocrine disease.
Hormonal imbalance on
weight loss:
The Thyroid gland
secretes Thyroxine ( T4) and Tri-iodothyronine (T3) which targets most
tissues in the body. The hormones acts to regulate the body's metabolic rate--the
rate the body processes and converts food and drink into calories or energy.
Nutritional Tips
<span>1.
</span>Eat healthy and organic.
<span>2.
</span>Skip the junk, sugar, dairy, unhealthy fats etc.
<span>3.
</span>Eat quality protein.
<span>4.
</span>Eat a balanced/ varied diet containing many
vitamins and minerals. It helps in the endocrine system to function correctly.
<span>5.
</span>Get mineral iodine. Take adaptogenic herbs.
Consult your
physician/endocrinologist. Take prescribes and advised supplements for weight
loss and/or hormone replacement and balance. Coordinate with nutritionists and
dieticians to plan diet and supplements.
