endocrine
Hormone-producing gland type
Endocrine refers to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts: the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system.
The term contrasts with exocrine glands, which release secretions through ducts to external surfaces.
Endocrine disorders involve hormone imbalances affecting metabolism, growth, or mood.
Secreting body organ
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
- adrenalNear the kidneys
pancreas · hypothalamus · ovary · testis · pineal · parathyroid · thymus · gonad
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
progesterone · adrenaline · glucagon · melatonin · prolactin · oxytocin · aldosterone · vasopressin
Mood-regulating brain chemical
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
depression · emotional · well-being · adrenaline · endorphins · oxytocin · fight-or-flight · adrenal fatigue
Sexual development stage
- growthIncrease in size
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
bone age · growth spurt · sexual development · fertility · reproductive · menopause · andropause · differentiation
Primary cellular fuel
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia · ketosis · lipid · cholesterol · obesity · metabolic syndrome · energy
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- Addison'sPrimary adrenal insufficiency
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
gigantism · dwarfism · goiter · PCOS · hyperparathyroidism · thyroiditis · Graves' · adenoma
gland
Secreting body organ
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
adrenal · pancreas · hypothalamus · ovary · testis · pineal · parathyroid · thymus · gonad · exocrine
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
thyroxine · progesterone · adrenaline · glucagon · melatonin · prolactin · oxytocin · aldosterone · vasopressin · leptin
serotonin
Mood-regulating brain chemical
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
anxiety · depression · emotional · well-being · adrenaline · endorphins · oxytocin · fight-or-flight · adrenal fatigue · mood swings
puberty
Sexual development stage
- growthIncrease in size
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
menarche · bone age · growth spurt · sexual development · fertility · reproductive · menopause · andropause · differentiation · height
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
blood sugar · hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia · ketosis · lipid · cholesterol · obesity · metabolic syndrome · energy · carbohydrate
diabetes
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- Addison'sPrimary adrenal insufficiency
acromegaly · gigantism · dwarfism · goiter · PCOS · hyperparathyroidism · thyroiditis · Graves' · adenoma
- endo- wordsendoscope, endoscopy, endorphin, endothermic, endogenous
- glandssalivary gland, adrenal glands, sweat gland, adrenal gland, sebaceous gland
- cell signalingreceptor, ligand, receptors, signaling, kinase
- gland descriptorsadrenal, exocrine, hormonal, mammary, ovarian
- Pancreasislets of Langerhans, islets, pancreatic juice, glucagon, exocrine
- diabetestype 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar, insulin pump, insulin resistance
- endocrine systemHormone-producing gland network
- endocrine glandsDuctless hormone secretors
- endocrine disorderGland-based regulatory dysfunction
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