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The Endocrine System
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Endocrine System

The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS.
Category: Body System
Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
is a network of glands that secret distinct hormones
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hormones

Chemical substances having a specific regulatory effect on the activity of a certain organ or organs. The term was originally applied to substances secreted by various ENDOCRINE GLANDS and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs. It is sometimes extended to include those substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects.
Category: Hormone
Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
into the blood. Hormones that are essentially chemical messengers transmit information from one point of the body to another rendering the Endocrine system to function as a system of communication - much like the nervous system. Conditions affecting the endocrine disorder include Diabetes
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Diabetes

A heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by HYPERGLYCEMIA and GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE.
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Source: National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH 2007 - See Terms and Conditions
- a very prevalent diseases affecting millions of Americans.

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