ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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consists of glands that are capable of producing and secreting hormones

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The endocrine system

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are ductless glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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Endocrine glands

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a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

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hormone

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9 Main endocrine glands

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-pineal gland
-hypothalamus
-pituitary gland
-thyroid gland
-thymus
-adrenal glands
-pancreas
-ovaries
-testes

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It is a pea-sized mass of tissue located in the epithalamus at the center of the brain, which is in between the brain hemispheres.

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Pineal Gland

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Releases Melatonin

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Pineal Gland

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the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and controls reproductive cycles and beginning of puberty

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Melatonin

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This is the control center in maintaining homeostasis

It is important in regulating satiety and body temperature

It also works with the pituitary gland.

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Hypothalamus

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What hormone does the pineal gland release

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Melatonin

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is the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.

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Melatonin

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What hormones does the hypothalamus release?

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Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH), Somatostatin

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stimulates the release of hormones connected to puberty, sexual maturation, and reproductive function.

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Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH)

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causes the pituitary gland to stop the release of growth hormone.

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Somatostatin

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This is located at the base of the brain directly beneath the hypothalamus.

It regulates many functions of the endocrine glands.

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Pituitary Gland

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It works with the hypothalamus to command other endocrine glands when to release hormones.

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Pituitary Gland

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Two parts of the Pituitary gland

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Anterior lobe, posterior lobe

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Hormones of the Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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Growth hormone , Thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic, Prolactin, Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Hormones of the anterior lobe
is for bone and tissue growth.

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Growth hormone

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Hormones of the anterior lobe is for stimulating the thyroid gland.

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone,

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Hormones of the anterior lobe is that stimulates the adrenal gland.

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Hormones of the anterior lobe that regulates milk production

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Prolactin

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Hormones of the anterior lobe that control sexual functions

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Hormones of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin), Oxytocin

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controls water loss.

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Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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Oxytocin

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This is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front part of the neck. It produces the hormone thyroxine.

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Thyroid Gland

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What hormone does the thyroid gland produce

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thyroxine

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is a hormone used to regulate metabolism. It plays a crucial role in digestion, muscle control, and bone development.

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Thyroxin

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These are two pairs of tiny glands incorporated on the surface of the thyroid gland. They release parathyroid hormone to regulate the blood calcium levels and bone metabolism.

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Parathyroid

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regulates the blood calcium levels and bone metabolism

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parathyroid hormone

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This is a small gland with two lobes located in the upper anterior of chest. It decreases in size as a person ages.

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Thymus

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This the only organ for immunity that does not directly attack antigens It is a site for the maturation of T-cells

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Thymus

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are a major type of lymphocytes capable of producing an immune response

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T-Cells

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These are two triangular-shaped glands found above the kidneys

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Adrenal Glands

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Two parts of the Adrenal Gland

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adrenal cortex (outer) adrenal medulla (inner)

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produces corticosteroids that regulate metabolism, salt balance, and the immune system.

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Adrenal cortex

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produces catecholamines that help the body cope with different kinds of stress.

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Adrenal medulla

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regulate metabolism, salt balance, and the immune system.

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corticosteroids

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help the body cope with different kinds of stress.

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catecholamines

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These also release epinephrine or adrenaline during stress or strenuous activities They control the fight-or-flight response (increase blood flow to muscles, pupil dilation, and blood sugar).

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Adrenal gland

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They control the fight-or-flight response (increase blood flow to muscles, pupil dilation, and blood sugar)

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Epinephrine

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This is an elongated organ located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach

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Pancreas

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Two parts of the PANCREAS

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exocrine pancreas , exocrine pancreas

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secretes digestive enzymes.

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exocrine pancreas

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responsible for secreting hormones. insulin glucagon

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endcrine pancreas

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These are known as the gonads. They serve as the source of sex hormones: testes (male) ovaries (female)

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Reproductive Glands

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promotes male secondary sex characteristics during puberty and affect sperm production.

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Testosterone

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control the development of female characteristics and reproductive functions.

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Estrogen and progesterone

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produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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Endocrine cells

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are specialized nerve cells that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

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Neurosecretory cells

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enumerate the Endocrine cells

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pineal gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, reproductive glands

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enumerate the Neurosecretory cells

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hypothalamus, pituitary gland