Parathyroid Gland, Their Hormones, and Disorders
The parathyroid is originated from endodermal germ layer cells of the early embryo. These glands are yellowish-brown in color and oval in shape which remains …
Endocrine System
Thyroid Gland—Roles in Body Growth, Metabolism, and Overall Health
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of our body which regulates our overall growth and metabolism. It is endodermal in origin. This gland …
Pituitary Gland — Hormones, Functions, and Disorders
The pituitary gland is also known as hypophysis in medical science, consists of glandular epithelial tissues and neurosecretory tissue. The pituitary gland is a small …
What Are Hormones? Types of Hormones, How They Work?
The term hormone was coined by “Starling“. The first discovered hormone is Secretin. It was discovered by “Bayliss & Starling in 1902″. Hormones are also …
Chemical Coordination and Integration | Endocrinology
Understanding Endocrinology The neural system and the endocrine system jointly coordinate and regulate the physiological functions in the body. Neural coordination is fast, very exact, …