Pituitary bright spot diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus in pediatric germinomas of the suprasellar region: characteristic features and significance of the pituitary bright spot The pituitary bright spot is acknowledged to indicate functional integrity of the posterior pituitary gland, whilst its absence supports a diagnosis of central diabetes insipidus (DI). This feature was evaluated, together with the incidence and clinical characteristics…

Read More

How does exercise help the endocrine system?

Exercise and the Regulation of Endocrine Hormones The endocrine system has profound regulatory effects within the human body and thus the ability to control and maintain appropriate function within many physiological systems (i.e., homeostasis). The hormones associated with the endocrine system utilize autocrine, paracrine, or endocrine actions on the cells of their target tissues within…

Read More

Which endocrine gland secretes a hormone that influences the sleep/wake cycle?

Endocrine activity during sleep Almost all functions of humans are subject to cyclic changes and are governed by the nervous system. Most rhythms are driven by an internal biological clock located in the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and can be synchronized by external signals such as light-dark cycles. Homeostatic activities such as body temperature, blood…

Read More