Jornal de Histologia Molecular e Fisiologia Médica

Hormones and their Impact on the Body: Exploring the World of Endocrinology

Abstract

Nimmala Vishnavi

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study of hormones and their effects on the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by various glands in the body and are responsible for regulating numerous bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism and reproductive processes. The field of endocrinology encompasses the study of hormones, their production and secretion, and their effects on the body's organs and tissues.