The Endocrine System controls bodily functions that tend to occur over a long time. Taking a similar role to the nervous system to keep the body in a state of homeostasis. Through the use of a negative feedback loop the Endocrine system insures the proper amount of hormone is in the body at any given time. These hormones serve functions from growth to balancing ion levels in the body. The Endocrine system is specifically down to the hormone meant for homeostasis. The Endocrine System is a sort of chemical messenger. One which, due to its role in homeostasis, often interacts with other systems. The four most outright effects are seen within the nervous, digestive, urinary and, reproductive systems. The Endocrine system does
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Examples of disruptions in the endocrine system negatively affecting the rest of the body are as follows. Addison disease caused by the destruction of the Adrenal Cortex results in Adrenocortiroid deficiency messing up the balance of salts, Vitamin K and, water in the body. This disruption causing skin darkening, salt cravings, Hypoglycemia, low blood pressure and, weight loss. Adrenal Adenoma or an Adrenal Tumor may result in the overproduction of Cortisol (Cushings), Aldosterone (Aldosteronism) and, Androgens. Cushings Syndrome results in Osteoporosis, Hyperglycemia, skin thinning, slow growth, excess hair, infertility, etc. Aldosteronism results in severe dehydration, potassium loss and, high blood pressure. Excessive Androgen secretions result in Male characteristics in females and, Female characteristics in males. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that commonly causes Hyperthyroidism. This disease causes Exophthalmia, Blurred vision, anxiety, rapid heart rate, frequent pooping, etc. Acromegaly is a Growth Hormone disorders whose most distinct symptom is enlarged extremities. Other symptoms are hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Wide fingers, joint pain and, weakness. Hyperparathyroidism results in calcitonin over secretion which in turn breaks down the calcium deposits in the bones which results in Osteostasis. Symptoms include Constipation, Kidney pain, bone pain, nausea and, polyuria. Hyperthyroidism increases the breakdown of energy in the body causing polyphagia, heart palpitations, anxiety and, etc. The opposite disorder Hypothyroidism results in decreased appetite, depression, slow heart rate, Myxedema,
Examples of disruptions in the endocrine system negatively affecting the rest of the body are as follows. Addison disease caused by the destruction of the Adrenal Cortex results in Adrenocortiroid deficiency messing up the balance of salts, Vitamin K and, water in the body. This disruption causing skin darkening, salt cravings, Hypoglycemia, low blood pressure and, weight loss. Adrenal Adenoma or an Adrenal Tumor may result in the overproduction of Cortisol (Cushings), Aldosterone (Aldosteronism) and, Androgens. Cushings Syndrome results in Osteoporosis, Hyperglycemia, skin thinning, slow growth, excess hair, infertility, etc. Aldosteronism results in severe dehydration, potassium loss and, high blood pressure. Excessive Androgen secretions result in Male characteristics in females and, Female characteristics in males. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that commonly causes Hyperthyroidism. This disease causes Exophthalmia, Blurred vision, anxiety, rapid heart rate, frequent pooping, etc. Acromegaly is a Growth Hormone disorders whose most distinct symptom is enlarged extremities. Other symptoms are hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Wide fingers, joint pain and, weakness. Hyperparathyroidism results in calcitonin over secretion which in turn breaks down the calcium deposits in the bones which results in Osteostasis. Symptoms include Constipation, Kidney pain, bone pain, nausea and, polyuria. Hyperthyroidism increases the breakdown of energy in the body causing polyphagia, heart palpitations, anxiety and, etc. The opposite disorder Hypothyroidism results in decreased appetite, depression, slow heart rate, Myxedema,