Question 1

can you tell me examples of endocrine, autocrine, paracrine signaling?

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Examples: Hi. Endocrine signaling examples are insulin at its receptor on liver, muscle, &amp; fat cells. Paracrine signaling examples are communication between alpha, beta, &amp; delta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas (the endocrine pancreas). Autocrine signaling examples are less well known to most people. The classic examples are cytokine signaling in various cells of the immune system.

Question 2

what is an  endocrine study? how is it done?

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Need more info: Without information as to why an endocrine study was recommended for you, i cannot give you an answer, except to say that most endocrine testing is done through taking a blood sample.

Question 3

what is endocrine disorder?

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Hormones: An endocrine disorder is disorder of the endocrine glands which are typically responsible for hormones production/release and regulation.  Some examples of endocrine disorders are: disorders of the thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, reproductive system, parathyroid, bone.

Question 4

what is an endocrine gland?

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Gland: I may have answered this for you before.

Please go online and search for "hormone images". The images should tell you all you need to know about endocrine glands and how they might interact with each other.

Question 5

what's the cause of neuro endocrine tumors?

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Unknown: Like so many other cancers, the cause of neuro-endocrine cancer is unknown. Just consider this to be an accident of nature and accept it as your destiny.

Question 6

what sort of disorder is an endocrine tumor?

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Tumor: A tumor or growth involving an endocrine gland. Can be malignant, or benign. Results in symptoms due to either over- or under- production of the gland's hormone. Examples are pheochromocytoma, pituitary adenoma, thyroid nodule, insulinoma, and others.

Question 7

are night terrors linked to endocrine problem?

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No.: Children that have endocrine problems may have night terrors, but there is no known association between night terrors and endocrine problems.  Night terrors are a parasomnia, like bed wetting, sleep walking, etc.

Question 8

what sort of disorder is an endocrine disorder?

Accepted Answer

Of the "glands": A disorder of the endocrine system - glands which secrete hormones that regulate body homeostasis, or balance. Vary, depending on the gland involved. Examples are diabetes, hypo and hyper thyroidism, pituitary giantism, acromegaly, some forms of dwarfism, adrenal insufficiency, pheochromocytoma, precocious puberty and others. A wide spectrum....

Question 9

does masturbation change endocrine system of our body?

Accepted Answer

Masturbation: Nope. Masturbation is a common part of the human experience. There are no health consequences to this simple sexual activity.

Question 10

what are some examples of homeostasis in the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

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.

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