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- Title
The endocrine system: regulator of body activities.
- Authors
Peate, Ian
- Abstract
The endocrine system has an important role to play in the regulation of body activities and does this in conjunction with the nervous system. This article offers the healthcare assistant (HCA) and assistant practitioner (AP) an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system and its functions; key glands are discussed. An understanding of the endocrine system can help the HCA and AP offer people care and support that is informed. There are a number of conditions that might affect the endocrine system and result in a negative impact on a person's health and wellbeing. The article includes a glossary of terms and a series of questions that can assist in learning.
- Subjects
PITUITARY gland physiology; ENDOCRINE system physiology; ENDOCRINE gland physiology; THYROID gland physiology; HYPOTHALAMUS anatomy; PINEAL gland physiology; HYPOTHALAMUS physiology; HOMEOSTASIS; ADRENAL glands; PITUITARY gland; PINEAL gland; THYROID hormones; EXOCRINE glands; ENDOCRINE system; THYROID gland
- Publication
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 2021, Vol 15, Issue 8, p376
- ISSN
1753-1586
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjha.2021.15.8.376