Which Endocrine Gland Most Effected By Stress?
Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream.
Endocrine glands include the:
- Adrenal
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Hypothalamus - Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
- Ovaries
- Parathyroid
- Pineal
- Pituitary
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Testes - Thyroid
Information
When a gland releases a substance, it is called secretion. Hypersecretion is when too many hormones are released. Hyposecretion is when too few hormones are released.
Many different disorders can result when too few...
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