The pituitary gland, which is located in the center of the skull, just behind the bridge of the nose, is about the size of a pea. It is an important link between the nervous system and the endocrine system and releases many hormones which affect growth, sexual development, metabolism and the system of reproduction.
Adrenal Gland
The adrenal glands are a pair of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Each gland can be divided into two distinct organs. The outer region secretes hormones which have important effects on the way in which energy is stored and food is used, on chemicals in the blood, and on characteristics such as hairiness and body shape.
Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and usually weighs less than one ounce. The thyroid cartilage covers the larynx and produces the prominence on the neck known as the "Adam's Apple". The thyroid gland controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients. If the body does not get enough iodine, the thyroid gland cannot produce a proper amount of hormones for this conversion process.
Parathyroid Gland
The parathyroid glands, located behind the thyroid, control the blood-calcium level. Calcium is important, not only for bones and teeth, but also for nerve functioning, muscle contractions, blood clotting and glandular secretion.
Thymus Gland
The thymus is a gland that forms part of the immune system. It is situated in the upper part of the chest, behind the breastbone, and is made up of two lobes that join in front of the trachea. Each lobe is made of lymphoid tissue, consisting of tightly packed white blood cells and fat.
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Anatomy Of Endocrine System
Has anyone not met somebody that won't get moody at all? If something is going on with an person and we cant explain it, we just say, oh they are being paraniod. This does not just pop out from anywhere, it must come from someplace. That somewhere could very well be the endocrine system. This system is accountable for very much of what goes on in our bodies. Its wellness is critical, to our over all well being. If this system is not operating the way it should ,then it doesnt matter how good the rest of the organs are performing.
The endocrine system appears like a scary issue. Some of us actually do not really care to find out a lot about it. But isnt it a little unjust to pass judgment that a person as being just plainly moody, without taking the effort to understand just a little bit ,of what could be going on. Dont get me wrong, i did not mean that the endocrine system is the one that are causing everyone's bad tempers, as the mood can be caused by different things too. What I am saying is, what would we lose to learn more about our own bodies? I mean, lets admit it, we have all been a little emotional from time to time. The trouble is often we reckon that this is a behavior that can be turned on and off, so we tend to snap back at a moody person.
The endocrine system is responsible for releasing hormones. Its these internal secretions that move about our bodies managing all varieties of different jobs. The female hormones for instance, can play a giant role in the mood swings of a adult female during, before, and after her menstrual cycles. So thats the explaination us women can use, so where does that leave the men? I mean they dont have the female hormones bouncing all over the place. what would their excuse be for being moody? Just the identical thing, only its the male hormones.
Even in todays advancment in medical research, there is however a lot of disputation considering the outcomes that the male and female endocrines have on a persons mood. However I reckon that married pairs, will be more liable to agree with the theory, that they make. Married Men have get to the point ,where they acknowledge ,that theres in all probability going to be a few days each month that the married woman isnt so nice. Its almost as though the male universe has accepted this as a regular occurrent. Yet women dont give the men the same consideration. When our men are emotional we very rarely would even see it being internal secretion referred.
So basically if we all had a little better understanding of how the endocrine system operated it might make a significant difference in how we treat, feel and comprehend another. Maybe then, we would not take the mood swings of others rather so personal. You never know, maybe then we may not be quite so defensive, which could mean less quarrels. That would sure enough be positive to a lot of relationships, not entirely between married mates, but kids, family and acquaintances as well.
Its an amusing view, to consider that we could make a much bigger impact on our everyday lives, only by knowing a little more about the human body.
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