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The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into the bloodstream and transported to tissues and organs throughout the body.
Follow the links below to find information on endocrine diseases.
Reviewed January 2008
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Virtual Endocrine Centre
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Virtualendocentre, the online resource providing you with the latest and most comprehensive information about the field of endocrinology.
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Jun 2008
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Pituitary tumour
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Better Health Channel
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The pituitary gland at the base of the brain oversees the endocrine system and keeps hormone levels in check. Some pituitary tumours secrete hormones and some do not. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and drug therapy.
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Apr 2008
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Pancreatic cancer
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Better Health Channel
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The pancreas is a gland that lies behind the stomach. It secretes digestive enzymes and important hormones. Pancreatic cancer is more common among the elderly. Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop the condition. About 500 Victorians develop pancreatic cancer each year.
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Mar 2008
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| Title: |
Endocrine system
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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The endocrine system is responsible for maintaining balance within the body, keeping all the systems under control. Using a series of intricate sensory mechanisms and quickly reacting to change, it controls the internal environment of the body allowing normal cellular function to continue despite changes in environment and requirements, both internal and external.
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Jan 2008
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Endocrine cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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The endocrine system is a network of hormone-producing glands such as the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the pancreas, the parathyroid glands and the adrenal glands.
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Mar 2007
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Hyperparathyroidism
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myDr
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Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
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May 2006
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Endocrine (hormonal) system.
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Better Health Channel
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The male endocrine system includes the pineal gland, adrenal gland, testes, pituitary, pancreas thyroid and parathyroid. The female endocrine system includes the pineal gland, pancreas, uterus, thyroid and parathyroid, adrenal gland and pituitary gland.
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Aug 2003
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Pituitary.
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Better Health Channel
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The pituitary gland, shown in relation to the cerebrum and brain stem.
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Aug 2003
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