Endocrinal System
Endocrine system is made up of several organs called glands. The glands are located all over body they produce & secrete hormones. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions inside body by carrying messages through blood to your organs, skin, muscles & other tissues. These hormones carry out all most all the functions in the body including metabolism, growth and development, sexual functions, reproductions, heart rate, blood pressure, appetite, sleeping & awaking cycles, body temperature, skin texture. Organs or Glands in endocrine system are hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, testis etc.
Disorders of Endocrinal System are
- PCOD
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- BPH (Benign Prostate Hypertrophy)