Glands

The sebaceous gland makes an oil type substance (sebum) that protects our skin and hair from harm and makes them waterproof so they do not dry out. Dead skin cells and too much sebum can clog the follicles causing the bacteria on the skin to grow. Then bacteria that usually exists in small amounts on the face builds up to create acne. Sebum can clog the follicles in multiple ways. Whiteheads occur when the pores are clogged underneath the skin blocking it off from air. When the clogged up…

occurs in the pituitary gland. Sometimes when the pituitary gland becomes covered with tumor-like growths it begins to secrete an excess of hormones. Though mostly benign, these tumors can still cause problems throughout the body. Definition & Facts The pituitary gland is located below the brain and above the nasal passages. This gland belongs to a system known as the endocrine system that includes the pancreatic gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland and a set of other glands and organs. This is…

1. The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine also known as T4 which maintains metabolic rate of all cells and processes of cell growth and tissue differentiation. 2. Calitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland and maintains calcium and phosphorus blood levels by inhibiting the transfer of calcium from bone to blood, increases calcium storage in bone, and increases renal exertion of calcium and phosphorus. 3. The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone or parahormone which regulates calcium…

These glands are closely associated with the hypothalamus in their functionality. As such, the pituitary gland produces an array of hormones once it receives signals from the hypothalamus. These hormones are responsible for regulating the activities of the other glands, such as prolactin, which is involved in milk production, adrenocorticotropic hormone which responds to stress through a stimulation of the epinephrine, hormone responsible for the stimulation of thyroid, as well as the…

I Blame the Hormones By: Taylor Aubin Organs and tissues that make up the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, suprarenal glands, pineal gland, parathyroid glands, heart, kidneys, adipose tissue, digestive tract, pancreas, and gonads. The effects of the endocrine system are vast and impact almost every organ and cell of the body. This system produces hormones that help maintain homeostasis through the regulation of metabolism, growth, tissue function,…

a rare disorder in both males and females where your pituitary gland has either failed to produce one or more of its hormones or isn’t producing enough. The pituitary gland is a small jelly bean shaped gland situated at the base of your brain, behind your nose and between your ears. While this is here it is secreting hormones that affect almost every part of your body. Hypopituitarism is essentially another word for the pituitary gland not being active enough. The parts of this word have…

passes through the prostate. 4. Prostate Gland: The prostate gland’s main function is to create a…

The enlargement of two or more glands is also a causation. The noncancerous growth also called adenoma is the most common cause followed by enlargement or hyperplasia. Having a cancerous tumor is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. Although this form of hyperparathyroidism occurs…

The Effects of Overtraining on the Adrenal Gland, With a Focus on Cortisol and Adrenal Medullary Response As a society, we generally view exercise such as running, swimming, boxing, or other forms of aerobic training, as positive acts towards maintaining our health and stress levels. Even so, two things that are often not acknowledged when considering exercise are moderation and recovery. Paired with aerobic exercise, the absence of adequate moderation and recovery can result in overtraining.…

from drying out, the dead skin cells get stuck together in the pore. Another cause that experts think that experts think that causes acne mostly in teenagers is androgen. Androgen is a type of hormone that rises in levels which make the sebaceous glands produce oil. A said earlier excessive amount of sebum (oil) can break down the cellular walls in the skin pores which can cause bacteria to grow.…