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  1. Hormonal (endocrine) system

    Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.

  2. Hormonal system (endocrine)

    Information about the hormonal or endocrine system, including fact sheets on glands, ovaries, pancreas, testicles, deficiencies and risks and management.

  3. Thyroid gland

    If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

  4. Digestive system

    Information on the digestive system including fact sheets about the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and related disorders.

  5. Locomotor system

    The skeleton and skeletal muscles work together to allow movement.

  6. Lymphatic system

    The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.

  7. Respiratory system

    The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide.

  8. Immune system

    Information and factsheets about vaccines, lymphatic system, spleen, autoimmune disorders, lupus and chronic fatigue syndrome.

  9. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can affect a child's normal growth and development, including normal growth of the genitals.

  10. Nervous system

    The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other.

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