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Table of Contents
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................1
Pituitary Gland:......................................................................................................................2
Thyroid Gland:.......................................................................................................................3
Pineal gland:...........................................................................................................................3
Adrenal gland:........................................................................................................................3
Pancreas:................................................................................................................................4
Ovaries:..................................................................................................................................5
Testes:....................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion:............................................................................................................................5
References:.................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction:
The human endocrine system comprises of a network of ductless glands that
synthesizes several hormones and help in various physiological processes such as growth and
development, sugar metabolism, reproductive functions and thermoregulation to name a few
of them. The pituitary gland, the adrenal glands, the thyroid and the parathyroid glands, the
pancreas, the pineal gland and the gonads that include the ovaries in the female and the testes
in male form the major components of the endocrine systemi. Hormonal imbalance in the
body due to various physiological stress such as infection, improper electrolyte balance in the
body leads to several endocrine disordersii. This paper will discuss the endocrine glands in the
human body and focus on the risk factors and treatment options available associated with the
risk factors.
Fig: Endocrine Glands of human body
(Source: La Perle & Dintzis,2017)

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Pituitary Gland: pituitary gland is known as the master gland and it is located at the
base of the brain at the back of the sinuses. It has a diameter of 1/3 inches and it is connected
to the hypothalamus by the infundibulumiii. It comprises of the anterior and the posterior
pituitary and it secretes a number of hormones that control the overall functioning of the
endocrine systemiv.
Fig: Anatomy of Pituitary Gland
(Source: La Perle & Dintzis,2017)
Hormones released by anterior pituitary includes:
ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic hormone: It acts on the adrenal glands to produce hormones.