Question 1

which is the largest endocrine gland in human body?

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The skin is: the largest hormone secreting tissue in the body and the fat cells are probably second -- but they are not "glands" as such. Every tissue produces a variety of hormones.

Question 2

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 3

how common are endocrine gland cancers?

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Thyroid and ..: Of the endocrine organs, thyroid is the commonest site of cancers.  Pituitary tumors while not cancers in the literal sense are still dangerous. If you include testes and ovaries among the endocrine organs, these two, especially ovary is a common site of cancer.

Question 4

can you tell me about endocrine gland with hormone secreted and the functions?

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Endocrinology: Hi. Hormones are signaling molecules made in one place (their gland) and circulate via the bloodstream to regulate function at other tissues ("target tissues"). Main hormone categories are peptide/protein (e.g., insulin), steroid (e.g., cortisol), biogenic amine (e.g., epinephrine), others. Typically there is feedback regulation of hormone secretion to keep some process in a normal range.

Question 5

which doctor should i see if i have an endocrine gland problem?

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Endocrine: Very simple -- set up an appointment with an Endocrinologist.
Have your primary doctor refer you.

Question 6

which endocrine gland does paget's disease of bone affect?

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It doesn't: Perhaps you are thinking of paget's disease of the breast, which is a form of cancer.

Question 7

what endocrine gland does paget's disease of bone harm?

Accepted Answer

None: While called an endocrine disorder, to my knowledge, there is no specific organ/gland damage. Any pathologist can to weigh in?

Question 8

can you tell me about human endocrine glands and hormones?

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Endocrinology: Hi. Hormones are signaling molecules made in one place (their gland) and circulate via the bloodstream to regulate function at other tissues ("target tissues"). Main hormone categories are peptide/protein (e.g., insulin), steroid (e.g., cortisol), biogenic amine (e.g., epinephrine), others. Typically ther is feedback regulation of hormone secretion to keep some process in a normal range. Good luck

Question 9

what endocrine glands affect human hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Hair growth: There are many endocrine causes affecting hair growth - so many that it is hard to know where to start.
If it is OK with you, I would go online and simply look for "endocrine glands and hair loss".

Not every article will be the same but they will be close, particularly if you look for comments from University Medical Faculty.

Question 10

if endocrine glands are not connected to each other, how does the endocrine system work?

Accepted Answer

The circulation: Hi. Hormones made in one place (a gland) are transported throughout the body by the circulatory system to target tissues (tissues where the hormone affects/regulates tissue function).

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