by Caitlin Kingsley | Jan 15, 2024 | Genetic Journal
The endocrine system is the bodily system that regulates our metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood, and more. Glands that produce hormones and regulate these functions include: Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid Thymus...
by Caitlin Kingsley | Nov 10, 2016 | Genetic Journal
Photo credit to MLobliner via Flickr Pheochromocytomas are rare nervous system tumors that are usually benign and develop in the small glands that sit on top of the kidneys, called the adrenal glands. Everyone has two adrenal glands that produce hormones that travel...