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A hormone (from Greek horman - "to set in motion") is a chemical messenger from one cell (or group of cells) to another. All multicellular organisms (including plants) produce hormones. The best known hormones are those produced by endocrine glands of vertebrate animals, but hormones are produced by nearly every organ system and tissue type in a human or animal body. Hormone molecules are secreted (released) directly into the bloodstream, other body fluids, or into adjacent tissues. ...
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Several endocrine diseases (imbalances of hormones) may cause diarrhea, for example, an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) and an under-active pituitary or adrenal gland (Addison's disease).
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Hormones as related to Endocrine Diseases And Disorders
- MedlinePlus: Endocrine Diseases
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- Endocrine System Diseases
Diseases and Disorders. Links pertaining to Endocrine System Diseases. Alert! ... An interactive view of Thyroid disorders hormone levels and a Thyroid Testing ...
- Endocrine System and Disorders
The endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete hormones directly ... Certain endocrine disorders such as hyperthyroidism are common diseases in cats, ...
- EndocrineWeb.com
Provides easy to understand pages on endocrine disease, conditions, hormone problems, and treatment options. Intended for the education of patients and their families.
- Endocrine system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology, ... 2 Role in disease. 3 Table of endocrine glands and secreted hormones. 3.1 Hypothalamus ...
- Cushing's Syndrome
... a disorder resulting from prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Details ... National Endocrine and Metabolic ...
- Endocrinology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... disorder of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones. ... disease due to a disorder of the endocrine system is often called a "hormone ...
- Diseases & Conditions
Learn about the endocrine system, diseases that affect the glands in this system, how these hormone imbalances are often treated, and much more at Hormone.org.
- The Endocrine System: What is an Endocrinologist?
... the endocrine system and how these specialists diagnose and treat Cushing's syndrome and other hormone ... diseases. metabolic disorders. over ...
- Acromegaly
Defines acromegaly, a disorder caused by excess production of growth hormone. Explains the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder.
- human endocrine system :: Diseases and disorders -- Britannica Online ...
human endocrine system, Diseases and disorders, Britannica ... multiple endocrine deficiency syndrome (see below Ectopic hormones and polyglandular disorders) ...
- human endocrine system :: Diseases and disorders -- Britannica Online ...
human endocrine system, Diseases and disorders, Britannica Online Encyclopedia, Hyperthyroidism ... Hormones. Parathyroid hormone. Calcitonin ...
- Pancreas Endocrine Tumors: Insulin, Glucagon, Diabetes, and Others
Like all endocrine glands, they secrete their hormones into the bloodstream and ... for more information about endocrine diseases of the pancreas and how ...
- Endocrine Disorders : RSS Feeds : Gourt
Endocrine Disorders : Diseases that affect the secretion by endocrine ... pages on endocrine disease, conditions, hormone problems, and treatment options. ...
- NIH - Endocrine System (Hormones)
... and Gum Problems. Dwarfism ^ top. Endocrine Diseases (General) ... Graves' Disease see Thyroid Diseases. Growth Disorders. Hormone Replacement Therapy. Hormones ...
- NIH - Growth Disorders
Directory of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Organizations ... Endocrine Diseases (General) Hormones. Pituitary Disorders. Turner's Syndrome ...
- Endocrine System - MSN Encarta
... produce, store, and secrete chemical substances known as hormones. As the bodys... in researching and treating disorders and diseases of the endocrine system. ...
- MedlinePlus: Endocrine System Topics
Endocrine Diseases. ERT see Hormone Replacement Therapy ... Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia see Endocrine Diseases ; Parathyroid Disorders ...
- Endocrine Diseases
Endocrine organs are widely dispersed; they manufacture and secrete hormones. ... Most important calcium disorders do not cause elevation in serum calcium levels. ...
- Open Directory - Health:Conditions and Diseases:Endocrine Disorders
Please submit only sites about endocrine disorders to this area. ... and ova, but they also secrete hormones and are considered to be endocrine glands. ...

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