The endocrine system[1] is a messenger system in an organism comprising feedback loops of hormones that are released by internal glands directly into the circulatory system and that target and regulate distant organs. In vertebrates, the hypothalamus is the neural control center for all endocrine systems. In humans, the major endocrine glands are the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pineal ...
This chapter describes the endocrine system and its vital roles in communication, control, and homeostasis within the human body. The focus is on the pituitary gland, as the master gland of the endocrine system, and three other endocrine glands: the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas. The chapter also explains the differing mechanisms of steroid and non-steroid endocrine hormones.
In recent years, nanoplastic and microplastic particles (NMPs) have emerged as substantial threats to human health, particularly as endocrine disruptors. The endocrine system is especially vulnerable ...
Perturbations to metabolic homeostasis drive numerous pathologies across evolutionary boundaries. While declines in metabolic fitness are somewhat inherent to ageing, endocrine disruption via ...
A report from the world's leading scientific and medical experts on hormone-related health conditions raises new concerns about the profound threats to human health from endocrine disrupting chemicals ...
The Conversation: Science shows that BPA and other endocrine disruptors are harmful to human health, which should incite tighter regulations
Science shows that BPA and other endocrine disruptors are harmful to human health, which should incite tighter regulations
Endocrine disruptors (EDs) — chemicals in the environment that could affect human endocrine function — are increasingly becoming a prominent concern for the public as well as professionals. At its ...