Chapter 18 Endocrine Pathology

endocrine  Endocrine active substances are substances that can interact or interfere with normal hormonal action  In response, the pituitary releases various hormones that stimulate certain endocrine glands throughout the body Changes in circulating levels of hormones

Contributors The endocrine system is made up of various endocrine glands that each secrete hormones into the bloodstream When hormones reach their target THE 12 PARTS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Page 6 Page 7 The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are part of the diencephalon region of the brain The

What is the Anatomy of the Endocrine System? · Hypothalamus · Pituitary · Thyroid and Parathyroid · Adrenal Gland · Pancreas · Ovaries · Testes · Connect With Your thyroid is an important endocrine gland that makes and releases hormones Your thyroid's main job is to control your metabolism — how your body uses