More Glands; Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal

Now I will talk about some more glands. 
Thyroid Gland
Let’s start off with the thyroid gland.  The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and  is located in the neck, along the side of the adam’s apple.  The thyroid releases the hormones thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and calcitonin.  The T4 and T3 circulate bound […]

Fire Truck Toddler Bed

Last week my mom and I picked up a fire truck bed for James.  Initially I put an ad up on craigslist Raleigh for a reasonably priced toddler bed.  I had several replies but most places were too far to travel.  Then, a very nice woman emailed me and told me she had a fire […]

The Pituitary Gland

The Pituitary Gland is also called the Master Gland.  It was given that name because it has so many functions.  It aids in maturation, reproduction, metabolism, circulation, bone metabolism, body temperature and water balance. 
The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland together, regulate virtually every aspect of growth, development, metabolism and homeostasis.  The Hypothalamus is the major integrating […]