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Hormone Actions

Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) It intensifies the effects of epinephrine.

5. Pancreas: It is located just behind the stomach. It secretes following:

Hormone Actions

Insulin It regulates and controls the blood glucose
concentration.

Glucagon It stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in
the liver.

6. Pineal gland: It is a small and tiny gland located in the mid-brain. It regulates mating behavior and
day-night cycles.

7. Thymus gland: It is located in the neck tissues. It secretes the following:

Thymosins It regulates the development of T-lymphocytes of
immune system.

Endocrine Glands Disorders

Disorder Cause Signs & Symptoms

Diabetes insipidus Reduced secretion of ADH. Polyuria with excessive thirst
and polydipsia

Syndrome of Inappropriate Excessive secretion of ADH. Dilutional hyponatremia, weight
ADH. gain, lethargy, weakness and
mental confusion.

Cretinism Reduced secretion of thyroid Child stunted in growth and
hormone. height. Bloated face, low BMR,
and weight gain are reported.

Myxedema Reduced secretion of thyroid Normally reported in adults.
hormone. Puffy face, dry skin, scanty hair,
slow speech, slow BMR, and
weight gain.

Goiter Deficiency of iodine. Swollen neck.

Grave’s disease Excessive secretion of thyroid Weight loss, anxious and sharp
hormone. mind, soft skin, fast heartbeat,
high BMR.

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