In the second half of our look at the endocrine system, we discuss chemical homeostasis and hormone cascades. Specifically, we look at the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis, or HPT axis, and all the ways your body can suffer when that...

Hank begins teaching you about your endocrine system by explaining how it uses glands to produce hormones. These hormones are either amino-acid based and water soluble, or steroidal and lipid-soluble, and may target many types of cells...

In the second half of our look at the endocrine system, Hank discusses chemical homeostasis and hormone cascades. Specifically, he looks at the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis, or HPT axis, and all the ways your body can suffer when...