Endocrine System
Endocrinology is the study of hormones. Hormones influence or control a wide range of physiological activities such as growth, development, puberty, appetite, and bone growth. An endocrinologist is a specialist who treats diseases related to problems with hormones and the endocrine system including the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
Recommended E-Books
Endocrine System
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Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones The National Cancer Institute offers this information.
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Intro to the Endocrine System National Cancer Institute
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