A gland is a structure which secretes a specific substance in the body. Endocrine glands are ductless glands which secretes a chemical substance called hormone. Being ductless gland they release their ...

The endocrine system consists of glands and tissues that produce and secrete hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the second in an eight-part series on the ...

The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), which all have different jobs in the body. An endocrine disorder occurs when your endocrine system produces too much ...

Pituitary gland is an endocrinal master gland of the body that releases Growth hormone that is responsible for the overall growth of a child. The pituitary gland is a small gland at the base of the ...

This article discusses the importance of hormonal aberrations and their potential as targets for pharmacotherapies. It introduces psych neuroendocrinology as a new approach that integrates psychiatry, ...