The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, mood, etc.
An endocrinologist deals with :
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Endocrine System (Major Endocrine Disorders: Overview of conditions due to hypo/hypersecretion)
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