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Although we rarely think about them, the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. ... KidsHealth > Parents > General Health > Body Basics > Endocrine System...
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Endocrine system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Large award winning site written by doctors and patients FOR PATIENTS. Over 200 pages and illustrations for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal. Find a local doctor, support group or join the chat rooms. Updated daily, includes the newest treatments; ... Introduction to Endocrinology and Endocrine Surgery...
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Articles in this new online collection, selected from The Endocrine Society's scientific journals, translate cutting-edge science to patient care. (Available online only); Go to the Collection Now...
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The endocrine system has a similar job, but uses chemicals to “communicate”. These chemicals are known as hormones. A hormone is a specific messenger molecule synthesized and secreted by a group of specialized cells called an endocrine gland.
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Patient information on a variety of endocrine disorders. ... Endocrine and metabolic diseases in U.S. populations ... The National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.
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Endocrine System-Endocrine System Diagram-The ovaries are a pair of oval or almond-shaped glands which lie on either side of the uterus and just below the opening to the fallopian tubes. ... It is an important link between the nervous system and the endocrine system and releases many hormones which affect growth,
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The pancreas contains exocrine cells that secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine and clusters of endocrine cells (the insulin and glucagon...
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ENDOCRINE RESEARCH ... Basic and clinical research leads to major advances in the treatments of endocrine diseases and conditions. For details, see our Clinical Trials and Research page and our new research highlights pages on diabetes and osteoporosis.
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Endocrine System ... Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe.
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