endocrine_disorders

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An endocrine disorder results from the improper function of the endocrine system, which includes the glands that secrete hormones, the receptors that respond to hormones and the organs that are direct... ly impacted by hormones. At any one of these points, dysfunction can occur and cause wide-ranging effects on the body. Endocrine conditions can be due to three main causes: 1) Underproduction of a certain hormone; 2) Overproduction of a certain hormone; 3) A malfunction in the production line of a hormone or in its ability to function correctly. There are many factors which cause the endocrine system to stop working properly. [Show More]

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