Lymphatic & Endocrine system Medical Answers

The tonsils are soft tissues found on each side at the back of the throat, while the adenoids are found high in the throat, at the roof of the mouth behind the nose. These tissues may become inflamed and enlarged due to an acute viral or bacterial infection, but they may also be chronically

The pineal gland is a small, pine-shaped structure in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone which helps regulate sleep patterns. This gland grow in size up to the age of two, after which the size stabilizes but increases in weight after puberty. Benign (non-cancerous) new growths in the

The pituitary is a fleshy gland found inside the skull and is connected to a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It is considered a "master gland" because it produces hormones that control the levels of other hormones secreted by other endocrine (hormone-producing) glands. The anterior or

The breastbone or sternum is the long, flat bone found at the center of the chest, just beneath the skin. Attached to it are the collar bones (clavicles) and ribs. Together they protect the soft tissues underneath, such as the heart, lungs and large blood vessels. Fractures of the sternum are not

Chronic fatigue, a feeling of being tired all the time, but is unrelated to physical activity, is a symptom of various diseases. Some examples of medical conditions that are marked with chronic fatigue include hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid gland), autoimmune diseases, obesity, chronic

Our skin contains up to four million sweat glands, which function as thermoregulators to remove excess body heat. Most of these sweat glands are in the forehead and in the upper limbs, the upper trunk and the lower limbs. However, we also have them in other parts of the body, including the palms

The adrenal glands are small triangular-shaped organs sitting on top of each kidney. These glands produce different hormones. One of these is cortisol, which is one of the glucocorticoids that affect most organs of the body. Cortisol is also called "stress hormone" because it helps the body respond

What is a groin lump? A groin lump is any type of lump that is localized in the groin area, also known as the inguinal area. Lumps can vary in size, shape, consistency, color and number depending on the cause of the lump. A groin lump can have the same color as the skin, but in some cases, they can

Sore throat, technically known as acute pharyngitis, is a very common condition and constitutes a large number of visits to primary care physicians. The bacteria known as streptococcus is a famous treatable cause but it accounts for a minority of pharyngitis cases in adults. A long list of

Nearly 70 percent of American adults consume alcoholic beverages and up to 10 percent abuse ethanol. Blood alcohol concentrations between 0.20 and 0.30 percent cause intoxication with lack of coordination, confusion, nausea and vomiting. A product of alcohol metabolism is acetaldehyde that when