The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs ...

Mood disorders: Reduced activity in the limbic system has links to mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder. Korsakoff’s syndrome: This is a memory disorder with links to alcohol misuse .

A diagram of the sympathetic nervous system. (Image credit: Getty Images) Outgoing commands from the sympathetic nervous system exit the spinal cord in the thoracolumbar region, or the mid to ...