endocrine gland
Ductless hormone factory
An endocrine gland is an organ that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct.
The thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands are endocrine glands, regulating metabolism, growth, and stress responses.
The doctor ordered tests to check her endocrine gland function.
Brain-base hormone gland
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- ovaryFemale reproductive gland
testis · pineal · parathyroid · hypothalamus · thymus · gonad · ductless · follicle
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
thyroxine · melatonin · prolactin · progesterone · aldosterone · epinephrine · norepinephrine · leptin
Substance released by glands
- feedbackReturned response data
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
signaling · receptor · bloodstream · chemical messenger · negative feedback · positive feedback · circadian rhythm
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- thyroidectomyExcision of neck gland
Enlarged thyroid gland
- adenomaBenign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
- gigantismPathological excessive stature
hyperthyroidism · hypothyroidism · diabetes · hyperparathyroidism
pituitary
Brain-base hormone gland
ovary · testis · pineal · parathyroid · hypothalamus · thymus · gonad · ductless · follicle · islet
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
testosterone · thyroxine · melatonin · prolactin · progesterone · aldosterone · epinephrine · norepinephrine · leptin · ghrelin
secretion
Substance released by glands
- feedbackReturned response data
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
metabolism · signaling · receptor · bloodstream · chemical messenger · negative feedback · positive feedback · circadian rhythm
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
thyroidectomy · adrenalectomy · hormone therapy · screening · ultrasound
goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland
- adenomaBenign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
gigantism · hyperthyroidism · hypothyroidism · diabetes · hyperparathyroidism
- Endocrine Systemhypothalamus, pituitary, hormones, posterior pituitary, growth hormone
endocrine glandsalivary gland
Mouth organ producing spit
sweat gland · sebaceous gland · mammary gland · prostate gland
endocrine, gland, endo, glands, glandular, endocrinology, endocrinologist