ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Flashcards
its about maintaining equilibrium for internal and external forces
Homeostasis
this system regulates short-term and long-term activities by sending hormones throughout the body.
Endocrine system
these are organic substances released by the glands of the endocrine system directly to the bloodstream.
Hormones
this Endocrine Gland stimulate growth, and controls the functions of other glands
Pituitary gland
(Oxytocin, Growth, Hormones, Prolactin, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Antidiuretic, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
It regulate body metabolism, and storage of calcium in bones
Thyroid (Thyroid)
control the calcium levels in your body, and normalize bone growth
Parathyroid (Parathormone)
enable the body to produce T cells before puberty
Thymus (Thymosin)
It effects the metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure, stress reaction
Adrenal (Adrenaline)
It regulates blood sugar levels
Pancreas (Insulin, Glucagon)
Control maturation of sperm and development of the secondary male sexual characteristics
Testes (Testosterone)
regulates the biological clock in some animals
Pineal (Melatonin)
Influence development of the secondary female sexual characteristics and maturation of the egg cells and ovulation
Ovaries (Estrogen, Progesterone)
It is a phase in the menstrual cycle when your ovary releases an egg to be fertilized
Ovulation