Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

Abstract

The endocrine system and the nervous system work in synchrony to maintain homeostasis in the body. Growth, development, reproduction, blood pressure, concentrations of ions and other substances in blood, and even behavior are all regulated by the endocrine system. Endocrine physiology involves the secretion of hormones and their subsequent actions on target tissues. The present overview focuses on the endocrine physiology and the pathophysiologic states that influence the growth and development of an individual. This review contains 11 tables, and 27 references. Keywords: diabetes mellitus, thyroid, parathyroid hormone, hypoparathyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal gland, carbohydrate metabolism, protein, lipids