GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The hormones created and released by the glands in your body’s endocrine system control nearly all the processes in your body. These chemicals help coordinate your body’s functions, from metabolism to growth and development, emotions, mood, sexual function and even sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -The glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body. The hormones released by the endocrine system control many important functions in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released. This can depend on levels of hormones already in the blood, or on levels of other substances in the blood, like calcium. Many things affect hormone levels, such as stress, infection, and changes in the balance of fluid and minerals in blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -The endocrine system works with the nervous system and the immune system to help the body cope with different events and stresses.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.