Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology #33

Hank fills us in on the endocrine system - the system of glands which produce and secrete different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development & function.

References for this episode can be found in the Google document here: http://dft.ba/-1lsU

Table of Contents:

1) Signalling Systems 2:07:0

2) Pituitary 3:19:1

3) Hypothalamus 4:17:1

4) Thyroid 4:52:1

5) Adrenal 5:38:1

6) Pancreas 6:51:1

7) Biolography 8:49:2

Purpose of Site/Disclaimer

The purpose of this site is to encourage people with ongoing issues to educate and advocate for themselves medically.

This purpose of this website is not to give medical advice. I am not qualified to do that. The information found in this website, whether provided by me or shared by a third party, is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional health care or other medical advice. You need to have a health care team that you are working with. You should not rely on the information found here to make decisions about your health or lifestyle without consulting a health professional.

Like most people with Endocrine system problems, my situation, symptoms and issues are different from yours. What has worked or not worked for me, will be different for you. That is the nature of endocrine disorders.

Ultimately, you need to work with and consult with your health care team. As well, you and your family will need to learn to advocate for yourselves. It's too easy to have your symptoms and problems brushed off. Learn to fight back in a professional way, meaning, leave your emotions at the door as much as possible. Yelling and screaming gets you ignored.

The Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation

The Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation was founded in 1995 to provide information and support to Cushing’s patients and their families.

Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’s disease are caused by the excess production of the steroid hormone, cortisol. These relatively rare disorders can be physically and emotionally devastating to the patient. Most patients endure years of symptoms prior to obtaining a diagnosis and recovery often requires a substantial period of time.

Endocrine System - Wikipedia

The endocrine system is the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.

The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and adrenal glands.

Endocrine Disorders - WebMD

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions, including the body's ability to change calories into energy that powers cells and organs.

The endocrine system influences how your heart beats, how your bones and tissues grow, even your ability to make a baby. It plays a vital role in whether or not you develop diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, sexual dysfunction, and a host of other hormone-related disorders.

All Endocrine Disorders - Endocrine Web

A list and basic descriptions of Endocrine Disorders.