Question 1

why have my glands come up all over my body?

Accepted Answer

Can be infection: It is hard to tell without more information.  If you are referring to lymph nodes, it can be due to recent infection or inflammation.

Question 2

where are the pituitary glands in the body?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary : It's sit in the center your brain, right behind the nose. You can google pituitary and see actual images to the gland.

Question 3

where are lymph glands in the body located?

Accepted Answer

All over: Every limb and organ has them.

Question 4

what gland is responsible for body temperature?

Accepted Answer

It ain't a gland: The hypothalamus is the site of temperature regulation. There are actually two areas of the hypothalamus, almost touching each other, responsible--one for not allowing temperature to go too low & the other not allowing the temperature to go too high. Of course many factors may interfere with this, such as colds & other infections.

Question 5

i think the body has no way to process preservatives. therefore they store up in fat glands! is this correct?

Accepted Answer

Preservatives.: Depends on the preservative. Salt does not go to fat for example.

Question 6

how does my adrenal gland affect my body?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes: Addison's disease is an autoimmune disease which harms the cortex of the adrenal glands. However, anything that damages the adrenal cortex can also cause primary adrenal insufficiency.

Question 7

what is the function of the adrenal gland in the body?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland: The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and their main function is to make hormones. The adrenal glands make hormones in response to stress (cortisol, epinephrine), hormones that affect kidney function and blood pressure (aldosterone), and sex hormones (androgens). These hormones circulate all around the body to affect the target organs and tissues.

Question 8

what body system is affected by the removal of adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

If only one removed: No systemic consequences.

Question 9

what exactly are the adrenal glands responsible for in my body?

Accepted Answer

Making Hormones: The adrenal cortex makes aldosterone (key regulator of sodium, potassium, and water balance), cortisol (suppresses inflammation, helps the body adapt to illness and injuries), and testosterone-like hormones such as dhea-sulfate and androstenedione.  The inner part, or medulla, makes adrenaline (epinephrine) and similar hormones that help your body in "fight or flight" emergencies.

Question 10

does anejaculation mean no semen is being produced by the body and glands?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Although an ejaculation can be devoid of live sperm or even sometimes prostatic fluids, in most instances that isn't the case

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Where do you have glands in your body

A member asked:

Why have my glands come up all over my body?

A member asked:

Where are the pituitary glands in the body?

A member asked:

Where are lymph glands in the body located?

A member asked:

What gland is responsible for body temperature?

A member asked:

I think the body has no way to process preservatives. therefore they store up in fat glands! is this correct?

A member asked:

How does my adrenal gland affect my body?

A member asked:

What is the function of the adrenal gland in the body?

A member asked:

What body system is affected by the removal of adrenal gland?

A member asked:

What exactly are the adrenal glands responsible for in my body?

A member asked:

Does anejaculation mean no semen is being produced by the body and glands?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?