endocrine – learn-and-fly.co.in

Thymus-Explained

The thymus is a small (5 mm x 5mm) gland, a central or primary lymphoid organ. It has two lobes that are connected by a fibrous isthmus.
It is situated in the superior mediastinum and extends upward to the root of the neck and downward to the anterior mediastinum.

Neuroendocrine Reflex Explained: Homeostasis and Examples

The neuroendocrine reflex integrates two systems of the body that are responsible for maintaining homeostasis. The two systems are the nervous and endocrine systems. They affect each other through both negative and positive feedback mechanisms to regulate the body’s overall functions. The internal and external stimuli stimulate them.

Conn’s syndrome

Aldosterone controls sodium and potassium levels in the blood. Excess aldosterone causes increased sodium retention in the body and increased potassium excretion from the body.

Differences between hormones and enzymes

Hormones and Enzymes are important for the normal functioning of the human body. They are different from each other.