Question 1

how does the endocrine system work?

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Hormone actions: The "endocrine system" is actually a series of systems each of which works through feedback loops to coordinate the function of a variety of different hormones, glands, or organs. The term "endocrine" means that the effects are mediated through hormones that work at a site that is remote from where they are produced. This is different from "paracrine" systems that work on adjacent organs.

Question 2

what does the endocrine system actually do?

Accepted Answer

Brains to Bones: Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream which direct the activity of other glands and organs.  Few examples: part of the pancreas makes Insulin to help glucose fuel all the cells in the body; hypothalamus makes hormones directing the pituitary which directs ovaries, testes, thyroid, adrenals, etc. Pth from parathyroid glands maintains bone/blood calcium among other things.

Question 3

what's the role of the endocrine system in the body?

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Endocrine: Each hormone is a chemical that control function of many different organs. Brain hormones send orders to organs to work. Brain secretes TSH to order thyroid to work to control whole body. Sexual hormones control brain and whole body, as does Insulin controls use of sugar in whole body (brain included). Then hormones are inter-dependent.  Delicate balance!

Question 4

what is the primary function of the endocrine system?

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Controls everything: The endocrine system is composed of "ductless" glands that produce various hormones.  Thyroid hormone controls the bodies metabolism, adrenal hormone is involved with stress hormones, pituitary hormones control other hormones of the body including reproductive hormones.  Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar.  There are thousands of hormones in the body that control various systems.

Question 5

what would happen if something went wrong in the endocrine system?

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Very broad question: That is too broad of a question. The endocrine system includes the thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries, testes, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas.... Different things can happen depending on what endocrine gland develops a problem.

Question 6

what are some examples of homeostasis in the endocrine system?

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If you: Don't have diabetes your body will keep your blood sugar in the normal range in spite of eating, fasting, exercise, etc. If they function normally, all of your other thousands of hormones will be kept at normal and appropriate levels.

Question 7

could you tell me what are all the hormone secreting glands in the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: Brain( hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal)thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, gonads (testes and ovaries), pancreas(both endocrine and exocrine).

Question 8

what are two ways the endocrine system directly impacts the functions of the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Many...: Via adrenaline it puts more stress on the heart, making it beat harder, stronger and faster. Nor-adrenaline causes the blood vessels to contract, raising the blood pressure.  High Insulin levels, as in "pre-diabetes" cause the release of free fatty acids which damages the blood vessel walls, causing plaque formation. Cortisol and other hormones also have adverse effects.

Question 9

does botox affect the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

No : Botox is a muscle blocker. It stops muscles from working thereby lessening wrinkles.

Question 10

relation about alcohol and the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol endocrine: Alcohol abuse mess up whole body mentally + physically + chemically with accumulated consequences. Abuse more than 2 beers/day. 5b/d = severe alcoholism for 6 footer man or 3-4b/d=woman.

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