Significance of Endocrine system
Synonyms: Hormonal system, Regulatory system
In Dutch: Endocrien systeem; In Finnish: Endokriininen järjestelmä; In Spanish: Sistema endocrino
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Hindu concept of 'Endocrine system'
In Hinduism, the endocrine system, comprising glands like the pituitary and thyroid, is a vital communication network. It is influenced by mental states, yoga, and Ayurvedic practices, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and hormonal balance for health, fertility, and emotional well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Research indicates that Dashmoola affects endocrine system, specifically in adjusting levels of estrogen and progesterone, harmonizing hormonal variations, which helps to reduce menstrual irregularities.[1] (2) This is one of the systems of the body where herbs having the property of Vishad Guna act on; examples of herbs include Patha, Devdar, and Karela. These herbs help manage conditions characterized by excess Kapha and sliminess, thus improving overall bodily functions.[2] (3) Marma point harmonizes the nervous and endocrine system and normalize different pathology in the body through vital power itself.[3] (4) The Pitta is responsible for intelligence, clear conception, digestion, assimilation, heat production, hormones, enzymes, and metabolism, indicating its connection to the endocrine system.[4] (5) The text indicates that Bhramari Pranayama directly impacts the hypothalamus, pituitary, and pineal glands, helping to restore balance to the body's endocrine system.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Takradhara stimulating this system the pituitary and pineal gland.[6] (2) Yoga and Pranayama therapy is successful because of the balance created in the nervous and these.[7] (3) This system is affected by continuous consumption of Viruddha Ahara.[8] (4) A system that is altered by drugs administered through the nose, controlling the doshas.[9] (5) The system responsible for producing and regulating hormones. It responds to stress by increasing the production of steroid hormones.[10]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A biological system responsible for regulating and integrating various bodily functions through hormones, closely related to the phlegm humour.[11]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The endocrine system is a major factor in adolescent behavioral changes, and its energy levels are assessed using EPI, with yoga shown to have a normalizing effect and optimize energy levels.[12]
The concept of Endocrine system in scientific sources
The Endocrine system, a network of glands, produces and secretes hormones that regulate diverse bodily functions. It impacts metabolism, growth, mood, and reproduction, while maintaining homeostasis. Yoga, Marma therapy, diet, and lifestyle factors can influence this system.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Health risks that are associated with human pesticide exposure include adverse effects on immune systems, neurodevelopment dysfunction, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, disruption of this system, and infertility.[13] (2) Pesticides are associated with adverse effects on the endocrine system, which can lead to disruption and infertility in individuals exposed to these chemicals.[14] (3) A system affected by prolonged exposure to stressors which can also impact the cardiovascular system.[15] (4) The nervous system recognizes this system and its interactions change the course of immune system in the body.[16] (5) This system involves chemicals that have the potential to interfere with its normal functions, affecting hormone levels and bodily processes.[17]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This is a part of the body on which various pharmacological activities of the genus Fagonia have been reported by several researchers.[18] (2) Adding the preparation with natural hormones can stimulate it and restore the function of testes.[19] (3) One possible cause of autism and other brain disorders has been the disruption of this by chemical contaminants.[20] (4) This is a system of the body, and abnormalities in this system may correlate with the emergence of premenstrual syndrome.[21] (5) It is the system of glands that produce hormones, and diseases are risk factors for IUI.[22]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is highly conserved across all vertebrate classes, and disruption by chemicals may lead to adverse health consequences.[23]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Systems in the body, like leptin and corticosteroid signalling, which are affected by certain mutations and play a role in metabolic responses.[24]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The study investigated the effect of music on the emotions, immune, and endocrine systems, examining the relationship between these systems and the impact of music intervention.[25]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is affected by cannabinoids, as mentioned in Endokrynol. Pol 2018 , 69 , 705–719.[26] (2) Exposure to CPF can also affect the endocrine system, in particular thyroid and adrenal gland homeostasis, which was observed in animal and human models.[27] (3) This is a major one called the HPA axis, regulates stress responses, principally via the hormone cortisol.[28] (4) The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones, and bisphenol A is able to alter the reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, and immune systems and interferes with thyroid and pancreatic functions.[29] (5) The endocrine system can be disrupted by phenolic xenobiotics like nonylphenol, 4- tert -octylphenol, and 4-cumylphenol, leading to their classification as endocrine-disrupting chemicals.[30]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones regulating various bodily functions, and PPCPs can negatively affect this system in aquatic organisms.[31] (2) It controls the behavioral and physiological changes that occur in response to environmental disruptions, allowing individuals within a population to switch between phenotypes.[32] (3) These are the systems of glands that produce hormones, and certain insecticides have adverse effects on them in reptiles.[33] (4) It is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones, which influence various bodily functions, including emotional responses and stress regulation.[34]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A system of glands that produce hormones, which acupuncture can influence to correct abnormal immune function in IBS-C patients.[35] (2) The endocrine system is a bodily system that is affected by diabetes, a disease that involves metabolic disorders related to carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.[36] (3) A system of glands that produce hormones, discussed in the context of pharmacology.[37]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) A system where anti-GAD antibodies were first described in type 1 diabetic patients. Titres were found to be elevated.[38]