ENDOCRINOLOGY: A Brief Introduction

Here's a brief introduction about Endocrinology. When we hear the word “Endocrinology”, the first thing that comes into our mind is the endocrine system. As we all know, endocrine system consists of glands that produces and secretes hormones. These hormones are chemicals that help regulate the body’s growth, metabolism, maturation, and even sexual development. Glands that are responsible for the production and secretion of these hormones include the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, pancreas,...