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2/7/2556 Endocrine system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_system 1/20 Endocrine system From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The endocrine system is the system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream (some of which are transported along nerve tracts [citation needed] ) to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system is in contrast to the exocrine system, which secretes its chemicals using ducts. The word endocrine derives from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside, within, and "crinis" for secrete. The endocrine system is an information signal system like the nervous system, yet its effects and mechanism are classifiably different. The endocrine system's effects are slow to initiate, and prolonged in their response, lasting from a few hours up to weeks. The nervous system sends information very quickly, and responses are generally short lived. Hormones are substances (chemical mediators) released from endocrine tissue into the bloodstream where they travel to target tissue and generate a response. Hormones regulate various human functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, and mood. The field of study dealing with the endocrine system and its disorders is endocrinology, a branch of internal medicine. Features of endocrine glands are, in general, their ductless nature, their vascularity, and usually the presence of intracellular vacuoles or granules storing their hormones. In contrast, exocrine glands, such as salivary glands, sweat glands, and glands within the gastrointestinal tract, tend to be much less vascular and have ducts or a hollow lumen. In addition to the specialised endocrine organs mentioned above, many other organs that are part of other body systems, such as the kidney, liver, heart and gonads, have secondary endocrine functions. For example the kidney secretes endocrine hormones such as erythropoietin and renin. The endocrine system is made of a series of glands that produce chemicals called hormones. A number of glands that signal each other in sequence are usually referred to as an axis, for example, the hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal axis. As opposed to endocrine factors that travel considerably longer distances via the circulatory system, other signaling molecules, such as paracrine factors involved in paracrine signalling diffuse over a relatively short distance. Contents 1 Endocrine organs and known secreted hormones 1.1 Hypothalamus 1.2 Pineal body (epiphysis) 1.3 Pituitary gland (hypophysis) 1.3.1 Anterior pituitary lobe (adenohypophysis) 1.3.2 Posterior pituitary lobe (neurohypophysis) 1.4 Thyroid 1.5 Alimentary system 1.5.1 Stomach 1.5.2 Duodenum 1.5.3 Liver 1.5.4 Pancreas 1.6 Kidney 1.7 Adrenal glands

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Endocrine systemFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The endocrine system is the system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones directly into

the bloodstream (some of which are transported along nerve tracts[citation needed]) to maintain homeostasis.The endocrine system is in contrast to the exocrine system, which secretes its chemicals using ducts. The wordendocrine derives from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside, within, and "crinis" for secrete. The endocrinesystem is an information signal system like the nervous system, yet its effects and mechanism are classifiablydifferent. The endocrine system's effects are slow to initiate, and prolonged in their response, lasting from a fewhours up to weeks. The nervous system sends information very quickly, and responses are generally short lived.Hormones are substances (chemical mediators) released from endocrine tissue into the bloodstream where theytravel to target tissue and generate a response. Hormones regulate various human functions, includingmetabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, and mood. The field of study dealing with theendocrine system and its disorders is endocrinology, a branch of internal medicine.

Features of endocrine glands are, in general, their ductless nature, their vascularity, and usually the presence ofintracellular vacuoles or granules storing their hormones. In contrast, exocrine glands, such as salivary glands,sweat glands, and glands within the gastrointestinal tract, tend to be much less vascular and have ducts or ahollow lumen.

In addition to the specialised endocrine organs mentioned above, many other organs that are part of other bodysystems, such as the kidney, liver, heart and gonads, have secondary endocrine functions. For example thekidney secretes endocrine hormones such as erythropoietin and renin.

The endocrine system is made of a series of glands that produce chemicals called hormones. A number ofglands that signal each other in sequence are usually referred to as an axis, for example, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.

As opposed to endocrine factors that travel considerably longer distances via the circulatory system, othersignaling molecules, such as paracrine factors involved in paracrine signalling diffuse over a relatively shortdistance.

Contents

1 Endocrine organs and known secreted hormones

1.1 Hypothalamus1.2 Pineal body (epiphysis)

1.3 Pituitary gland (hypophysis)

1.3.1 Anterior pituitary lobe (adenohypophysis)

1.3.2 Posterior pituitary lobe (neurohypophysis)

1.4 Thyroid

1.5 Alimentary system

1.5.1 Stomach

1.5.2 Duodenum

1.5.3 Liver

1.5.4 Pancreas1.6 Kidney

1.7 Adrenal glands

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1.7.1 Adrenal cortex1.7.2 Adrenal medulla

1.8 Reproductive

1.8.1 Testes

1.8.2 Ovarian follicle and corpus luteum

1.8.3 Placenta (when pregnant)

1.8.4 Uterus (when pregnant)

1.9 Calcium regulation

1.9.1 Parathyroid

1.9.2 Skin

2 Targets

2.1 Heart2.2 Bone marrow

2.3 Adipose tissue

3 Diffuse Neuro-Endocrine System (DNES)

4 Major endocrine systems5 Interaction with immune system6 In other species

7 Diseases8 Other types of signaling

8.1 Autocrine8.2 Paracrine

8.3 Juxtacrine9 See also

10 References11 External links

Endocrine organs and known secreted hormones

Endocrine glands in the human head and neck and their hormones

Hypothalamus

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation Produced by Effect

Thyrotropin-releasinghormone

TRH

Parvocellular

neurosecretoryneurons

Stimulate thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)release from anterior pituitary (primarily)

Dopamine

(Prolactin-inhibitinghormone)

DA or PIH

Dopamine

neurons of thearcuate nucleus

Inhibit prolactin released from anterior pituitary

Growth hormone-

releasing hormoneGHRH

Neuroendocrine

neurons of theArcuate nucleus

Stimulate Growth hormone (GH) release from

anterior pituitary

Somatostatin

(growth hormone-inhibiting hormone)

SS, GHIH, or

SRIF

Neuroendocrinecells of the

Periventricularnucleus

Inhibit Growth hormone (GH) release fromanterior pituitary

Inhibit thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)release from anterior pituitary

Gonadotropin-releasinghormone

GnRH orLHRH

Neuroendocrinecells of the

Preoptic area

Stimulate follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

release from anterior pituitaryStimulate luteinizing hormone (LH) release from

anterior pituitary

Corticotropin-releasing

hormoneCRH or CRF

Parvocellularneurosecretory

neurons of theParaventricular

Nucleus

Stimulate adrenocorticotropic hormone

(ACTH) release from anterior pituitary

Oxytocin OT or OXT

Magnocellularneurosecretory

neurons of theSupraoptic

nucleus and

Paraventricularnucleus

Uterine contractionLactation (letdown reflex)

Vasopressin

(antidiuretic hormone)

ADH or AVP

or VP

Parvocellular

neurosecretory

neurons,

Magnocellular

neurosecretoryneurons of the

Paraventricular

nucleus andSupraopticnucleus

Increases water permeability in the distalconvoluted tubule and collecting duct of

nephrons, thus promoting water reabsorption

and increasing blood volume

Pineal body (epiphysis)

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Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Melatonin Pinealocytes

Antioxidant

Monitors the circadian rhythm including inducement of

drowsiness and lowering of the core body temperature

Pituitary gland (hypophysis)

The pituitary gland (or hypophysis) is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 5 grams (0.18 oz)in humans. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, and rests in a small,bony cavity (sella turcica) covered by a dural fold (diaphragma sellae). The pituitary is functionally connected tothe hypothalamus by the median eminence via a small tube called the infundibular stem or pituitary stalk. Thepituitary fossa, in which the pituitary gland sits, is situated in the sphenoid bone in the middle cranial fossa at thebase of the brain. The pituitary gland secretes nine hormones that regulate homeostasis and the secretion of

other hormones.[citation needed]

Anterior pituitary lobe (adenohypophysis)

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Growth hormone(somatotropin)

GH Somatotrophs

Stimulates growth and cell reproduction

Stimulates Insulin-like growth factor 1 releasefrom liver

Thyroid-stimulating

hormone

(thyrotropin)

TSH Thyrotrophs

Stimulates thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine

(T3) synthesis and release from thyroid gland

Stimulates iodine absorption by thyroid gland

Adrenocorticotropic

hormone(corticotropin)

ACTH Corticotrophs

Stimulates corticosteroid (glucocorticoid and

mineralcorticoid) and androgen synthesis andrelease from adrenocortical cells

Beta-endorphin - Corticotrophs Inhibits perception of pain

Follicle-stimulating

hormoneFSH Gonadotrophs

In females: Stimulates maturation of ovarianfollicles in ovary

In males: Stimulates maturation of seminiferous

tubules

In males: Stimulates spermatogenesisIn males: Stimulates production of androgen-

binding protein from Sertoli cells of the testes

Luteinizing hormone LH Gonadotrophs

In females: Stimulates ovulation

In females: Stimulates formation of corpus

luteumIn males: Stimulates testosterone synthesis from

Leydig cells (interstitial cells)

Prolactin PRL Lactotrophs

Stimulates milk synthesis and release from

mammary glands

Mediates sexual gratification

Melanocyte-stimulating

hormoneMSH

Melanotropes inthe Pars

intermedia of the

Anterior Pituitary

Stimulates melanin synthesis and release from

skin/hair melanocytes

Posterior pituitary lobe (neurohypophysis)

Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

OxytocinMagnocellularneurosecretory

cells

Uterine contraction

Lactation (letdown reflex)

Vasopressin

(antidiuretic hormone)ADH or AVP

Parvocellular

neurosecretory

neurons

Increases water permeability in the distal

convoluted tubule and collecting duct of

nephrons, thus promoting water reabsorptionand increasing blood volume

Oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone are not secreted in the posterior lobe, merely stored.

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Thyroid

Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Triiodothyronine T3Thyroid epithelial

cell

(More potent form of thyroid hormone)

Stimulates body oxygen and energyconsumption, thereby increasing the basal

metabolic rate

Stimulates RNA polymerase I and II, therebypromoting protein synthesis

Thyroxine

(tetraiodothyronine)T4

Thyroid epithelial

cells

(Less active form of thyroid hormone)

(Acts as a prohormone to triiodothyronine)

Stimulates body oxygen and energyconsumption, thereby increasing the basal

metabolic rate

Stimulates RNA polymerase I and II, thereby

promoting protein synthesis

CalcitoninParafollicular

cells

Stimulates osteoblasts and thus boneconstruction

Inhibits Ca2+ release from bone, thereby

reducing blood Ca2+

Alimentary system

Stomach

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Gastrin (Primarily) G cells Secretion of gastric acid by parietal cells

Ghrelin P/D1 cells

Stimulate appetite,

secretion of growth hormone from anteriorpituitary gland

Neuropeptide Y NPYincreased food intake and decreased physical

activity. It can be associated with obesity.

Somatostatin D cells

Suppress release of gastrin, cholecystokinin(CCK), secretin, motilin, vasoactive intestinal

peptide (VIP), gastric inhibitory polypeptide

(GIP), enteroglucagon

Lowers rate of gastric emptying Reducessmooth muscle contractions and blood flow

within the intestine.[1]

Histamine ECL cells stimulate gastric acid secretion

Endothelin X cells Smooth muscle contraction of stomach[2]

Duodenum

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Secretin S cells

Secretion of bicarbonate from liver, pancreas andduodenal Brunner's glands

Enhances effects of cholecystokinin, stops productionof gastric juice

Cholecystokinin I cells

Release of digestive enzymes from pancreas

Release of bile from gallbladder, hunger suppressant

Liver

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Insulin-like growthfactor (or somatomedin)

(Primarily)

IGF Hepatocytes

insulin-like effects

regulate cell growth and development

Angiotensinogen and

angiotensinHepatocytes

vasoconstriction

release of aldosterone from adrenal cortexdipsogen.

Thrombopoietin THPO Hepatocytesstimulates megakaryocytes to produce

platelets[3]

Hepcidin Hepatocytesinhibits intestinal iron absorption and iron release

by macrophages

Pancreas

Pancreas is a mixed endocrine and exocrine gland and it secretes both enzymes and hormones.

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Insulin (Primarily) β Islet cells

Intake of glucose, glycogenesis and glycolysis in liver

and muscle from blood

intake of lipids and synthesis of triglycerides inadipocytes Other anabolic effects

Glucagon (Also

Primarily)α Islet cells

glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in liver

increases blood glucose level

Somatostatin δ Islet cells

Inhibit release of insulin[4]

Inhibit release of glucagon[4] Suppress the exocrinesecretory action of pancreas.

Pancreatic polypeptide PP cellsSelf regulate the pancreas secretion activities and

effect the hepatic glycogen levels.

Kidney

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Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Renin (Primarily) Juxtaglomerular cellsActivates the renin-angiotensin system by producingangiotensin I of angiotensinogen

Erythropoietin (EPO)Extraglomerular mesangial

cellsStimulate erythrocyte production

Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3)

Active form of vitamin D3

Increase absorption of calcium and phosphate fromgastrointestinal tract and kidneys inhibit release of PTH

Thrombopoietin stimulates megakaryocytes to produce platelets[3]

Adrenal glands

Adrenal cortex

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Glucocorticoids (chiefly

cortisol)

zona fasciculata and zona

reticularis cells

Stimulates gluconeogenesis

Stimulates fat breakdown in adipose tissue

Inhibits protein synthesis

Inhibits glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue

Inhibits immunological responses (immunosuppressive)

Inhibits inflammatory responses (anti-inflammatory)

Mineralocorticoids

(chiefly aldosterone)Zona glomerulosa cells

Stimulates active sodium reabsorption in kidneys

Stimulates passive water reabsorption in kidneys, thus

increasing blood volume and blood pressure

Stimulates potassium and H+ secretion into nephron of

kidney and subsequent excretion

Androgens (including

DHEA and

testosterone)

Zona fasciculata and Zona

reticularis cells

In males: Relatively small effect compared to

androgens from testes

In females: masculinizing effects

Adrenal medulla

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Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Adrenaline(epinephrine)

(Primarily)

Chromaffin cells

Fight-or-flight response:

Boost the supply of oxygen and glucose to the

brain and muscles (by increasing heart rate andstroke volume, vasodilation, increasing catalysis

of glycogen in liver, breakdown of lipids in fat

cells)

Dilate the pupils

Suppress non-emergency bodily processes

(e.g., digestion)

Noradrenaline

(norepinephrine)Chromaffin cells

Fight-or-flight response:

Boost the supply of oxygen and glucose to the

brain and muscles (by increasing heart rate and

stroke volume, vasoconstriction and increased

blood pressure, breakdown of lipids in fat cells)

Increase skeletal muscle readiness.

Dopamine Chromaffin cells Increase heart rate and blood pressure

Enkephalin Chromaffin cells Regulate pain

Reproductive

Testes

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Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Androgens (chiefly

testosterone)Leydig cells

Anabolic: growth of muscle mass and strength,

increased bone density, growth and strength,

Virilizing: maturation of sex organs, formation ofscrotum, deepening of voice, growth of beard andaxillary hair.

Estradiol Sertoli cells Prevent apoptosis of germ cells[5]

Inhibin Sertoli cells Inhibit production of FSH

Ovarian follicle and corpus luteum

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Progesterone Granulosa cells, theca cells

Support pregnancy:[6]

Convert endometrium to secretory stage

Make cervical mucus thick and impenetrable to

sperm.

Inhibit immune response, e.g., towards the

human embryo

Decrease uterine smooth muscle contractility[6]

Inhibit lactationInhibit onset of labor.

Other:

Raise epidermal growth factor-1 levels

Increase core temperature during ovulation[7]

Reduce spasm and relax smooth muscle (widen

bronchi and regulate mucus)

Anti-inflammatory

Reduce gall-bladder activity[8]

Normalize blood clotting and vascular tone, zincand copper levels, cell oxygen levels, and use of

fat stores for energyAssist in thyroid function and bone growth by

osteoblastsIncrease resilience in bone, teeth, gums, joint,tendon, ligament, and skin

Promote healing by regulating collagenProvide nerve function and healing by regulating

myelinPrevent endometrial cancer by regulating effects

of estrogen

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Androstenedione Theca cells Substrate for estrogen

Estrogens (mainlyestradiol)

Granulosa cells

Structural:

Promote formation of female secondary sexcharacteristics

Accelerate height growthAccelerate metabolism (burn fat)

Reduce muscle massStimulate endometrial growthIncrease uterine growth

Maintain blood vessels and skinReduce bone resorption, increase bone

formation

Protein synthesis:

Increase hepatic production of binding proteins

Coagulation:

Increase circulating level of factors 2, 7, 9, 10,antithrombin III, plasminogen

Increase platelet adhesivenessIncrease HDL, triglyceride, height growth

Decrease LDL, fat deposition

Fluid balance:

Regulate salt (sodium) and water retention

Increase growth hormoneIncrease cortisol, SHBG

Gastrointestinal tract:

Reduce bowel motilityIncrease cholesterol in bile

Melanin:

Increase pheomelanin, reduce eumelanin

Cancer:

Support hormone-sensitive breast cancers[9]

(Suppression of production in the body of

estrogen is a treatment for these cancers.)

Lung function:

Promote lung function by supporting alveoli.[10]

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Inhibin Granulosa cells Inhibit production of FSH from anterior pituitary

Placenta (when pregnant)

Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Progesterone(Primarily)

Support pregnancy:[6]

Inhibit immune response, towards the

fetus.Decrease uterine smooth muscle

contractility[6]

Inhibit lactation

Inhibit onset of labor.Support fetal production of adrenal

mineralo- and glucosteroids.

Other effects on mother similar to ovarianfollicle-progesterone

Estrogens (mainlyEstriol) (Also Primarily)

Effects on mother similar to ovarian follicleestrogen

Human chorionicgonadotropin

HCG Syncytiotrophoblast

Promote maintenance of corpus luteum during

beginning of pregnancy

Inhibit immune response, towards the humanembryo.

Human placentallactogen

HPL Syncytiotrophoblast

Increase production of insulin and IGF-1

Increase insulin resistance and carbohydrateintolerance

Inhibin Fetal Trophoblasts Suppress FSH

Uterus (when pregnant)

Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Prolactin PRL Decidual cells milk production in mammary glands

Relaxin Decidual cells Unclear in humans and animals

Calcium regulation

Further information: Calcium metabolism

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Parathyroid

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Parathyroid hormone PTHParathyroid chief

cell

Calcium:

Stimulates Ca2+ release from bone,

thereby increasing blood Ca2+

Stimulates osteoclasts, thus breaking

down bone

Stimulates Ca2+ reabsorption in kidneyStimulates activated vitamin D productionin kidney

Phosphate:

Stimulates PO3-4 release from bones,

thereby increasing blood PO3-4.

Inhibits PO3-4 reabsorption in kidney, so

more PO3-4 is excreted

Overall, small net drop in serum PO3-4.

Skin

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Calcidiol (25-

hydroxyvitamin D3)Inactive form of vitamin D3

Targets

Heart

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Secreted hormone Abbreviation From cells Effect

Atrial-natriureticpeptide

ANPCardiacmyocytes

Reduce blood pressure by:

reducing systemic vascular resistance, reducingblood water, sodium and fats

Brain natriureticpeptide

BNPCardiacmyocytes

(To a lesser degree than ANP) reduce bloodpressure by:

reducing systemic vascular resistance, reducingblood water, sodium and fats

Bone marrow

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Thrombopoietin liver and kidney cells stimulates megakaryocytes to produce platelets[3]

Adipose tissue

Secreted hormone From cells Effect

Leptin (Primarily) Adipocytes decrease of appetite and increase of metabolism.

Estrogens[11] (mainly

Estrone)Adipocytes

Diffuse Neuro-Endocrine System (DNES)

Main article: Diffuse neuro-endocrine system

The Diffuse Neuro-Endocrine System (DNES) comprises hormone-secreted cells, that have commonalities withneurons and are found in the Epithelium of organs of the body.

Major endocrine systems

The human endocrine system consists of several systems that operate via feedback loops. Several important

feedback systems are mediated via the hypothalamus and pituitary.[12]

TRH - TSH - T3/T4GnRH - LH/FSH - sex hormones

CRH - ACTH - cortisolRenin - angiotensin - aldosterone

leptin vs. insulin

Interaction with immune system

Extensive bidirectional interactions exist between the endocrine system and the immune system.[13] Cortisol has

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Disability-adjusted life year for

endocrine disorders per

100,000 inhabitants in 2002.[25]

no data

less than 80

80-160

160-240

240-320

320-400

400-480

480-560

560-640

640-720

720-800

800-1000

more than 1000

Extensive bidirectional interactions exist between the endocrine system and the immune system.[13] Cortisol has

major immunosuppressive effects,[14][15] and dopamine has immunomodulatory functions.[16] On the other hand,cytokines produced during inflammation activate the HPA axis at all three levels, sensible to negative

feedback.[17] Moreover cytokines stimulate hepcidin release from the liver, which is eventually responsible for

the anemia of chronic disease.[18]

In other species

A neuroendocrine system has been observed in all animals with a nervous system and all vertebrates have an

hypothalamus-pituitary axis.[19] All vertebrates have a thyroid, which in amphibians is also crucial for

transformation of larvae into adult form.[20][21] All vertebrates have adrenal gland tissue, with mammals unique in

having it organized into layers.[22] All vertebrates have some form of renin-angiotensin axis, and all tetrapods

have aldosterone as primary mineralocorticoid.[23][24]

Diseases

Main article: Endocrine diseases

Diseases of the endocrine system are common,[26] includingconditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and obesity.Endocrine disease is characterized by disregulated hormone release (aproductive pituitary adenoma), inappropriate response to signaling(hypothyroidism), lack of a gland (diabetes mellitus type 1, diminishederythropoiesis in chronic renal failure), or structural enlargement in acritical site such as the thyroid (toxic multinodular goitre).Hypofunction of endocrine glands can occur as a result of loss ofreserve, hyposecretion, agenesis, atrophy, or active destruction.Hyperfunction can occur as a result of hypersecretion, loss ofsuppression, hyperplastic or neoplastic change, or hyperstimulation.

Endocrinopathies are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary.Primary endocrine disease inhibits the action of downstream glands.Secondary endocrine disease is indicative of a problem with thepituitary gland. Tertiary endocrine disease is associated withdysfunction of the hypothalamus and its releasing

hormones.[citation needed]

As the thyroid, and hormones have been implicated in signaling distanttissues to proliferate, for example, the estrogen receptor has beenshown to be involved in certain breast cancers. Endocrine, paracrine,and autocrine signaling have all been implicated in proliferation, one of

the required steps of oncogenesis.[27]

Other types of signaling

The typical mode of cell signaling in the endocrine system is endocrine signaling. However, there are also other

modes, i.e., paracrine, autocrine, and neuroendocrine signaling.[28] Purely neurocrine signaling between neurons,on the other hand, belongs completely to the nervous system.

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Autocrine

Main article: Autocrine signalling

Autocrine signaling is a form of signaling in which a cell secretes a hormone or chemical messenger (called theautocrine agent) that binds to autocrine receptors on the same cell, leading to changes in the cells.

Paracrine

Main article: Paracrine signalling

Paracrine signaling is a form of cell signaling in which the target cell is near the signal-releasing cell, altering thebehavior or differentiation of those competent cells.

Juxtacrine

Main article: Juxtacrine signalling

Juxtacrine signaling is a type of intercellular communication that is transmitted via oligosaccharide, lipid, orprotein components of a cell membrane, and may affect either the emitting cell or the immediately adjacent cells.

It occurs between adjacent cells that possess broad patches of closely opposed plasma membrane linked bytransmembrane channels known as connexons. The gap between the cells can usually be between only 2 and4 nm.

Unlike other types of cell signaling (such as paracrine and endocrine), juxtacrine signaling requires physicalcontact between the two cells involved.

Juxtacrine signaling has been observed for some growth factors, cytokine and chemokine cellular signals.

See also

Releasing hormonesNeuroendocrinology

Nervous systemEndocrine disruptor

Human anatomy#Major organ systemsEndocrine diseaseEndocrinology

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