iNTRODUCTiON TO ENDOCRiNOLOGY

ENDOCRINOLOGY

• is the study of intracellular and extracellular communication by messenger molecules known as hormones. It also includes the diseases and conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, damage to the glands that make hormones, or the use of synthetic or natural hormonal drugs.
• study of the storage, chemistry, and physiological function of hormones and the endocrine system and tissue that secrete them.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

• consists of several glands that secrete hormone directly into the blood. It controls body activities by releasing chemical mediators called hormones.

Picture 1: The Endocrine System Anatomical Chart shows location of glands on the  body. This Anatomical Chart illustrates the hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, thyroid gland, thymus gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary and testes.

HORMONE

• is a molecule that is released in one part of the body but regulates the activity of cells in other parts of the body. Hormones are chemical messengers and have target organs.

Functions of Hormones:

• growth and development

• reproduction

• mobilization of bodily defenses

• water and nutrient balance

• maintenance of electrolyte

• and the regulation of cellular metabolism

That is introduction of ENDOCRiNOLOGY i hope this information will help you. Thank you for reading my first blog. GOD BLESS ♥ ..

Reference:

• Picture 1:  http://www.endoatsoim.com/endocrine_system.html 
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrinology
• http://library.thinkquest.org/16421/noframes/systems/endocrine/endocrine.htm
• Fundamentals of clinical chemistry 4^th edition by Carl A. Burtis and Edward R. Ashwood Anatomy and Physiology from Science to Life 2^nd edition by Gail W. Jenkins, Christopher P. Kemnitz, Gerard T. Tortora.