SCIENCE WEEK 2 - The Endocrine and Nervous System

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Two ways body processes are regulated

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1. through nervous system
2. chemically - by hormonal secretions of the endocrine system

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is made up of a group of organs called endocrine glands.

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Endocrine System

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comes from the Greek word “Endo” meaning with, and “Crinis” meaning secrete

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Endocrine

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The endocrine gland is also called as:

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ductless gland

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are the secretions of the endocrine glands.

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Hormones

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are special protein substances

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Hormones

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bring about changes in cells or tissues

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Hormones

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effects may be an increase or decrease activity of target cells

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Hormones

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effects may just also be to maintain cells

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Hormones

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located at the middle of the brain

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Pineal Gland

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Hormone secreted by Pineal Gland

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Melatonin

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Helps regulate daily sleep-wake cycle or seasonal rhythms associated with existing light condition

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Melatonin

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at the lower central area of the brain

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Hypothalamus

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Hormones produced by Hypothalamus

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Oxytocin
Antidiuretic Hormone

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regulates body temperature and body pressure, and water loss

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Regulates activities of the body, metabolism, and reproduction.

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Oxytocin

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located beneath the Hypothalamus

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Pituitary Gland

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regulates growth of skeletal system

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Pituitary Gland

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it stimulates adrenal and thyroid gland to release specific hormones

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Pituitary Gland

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Hormones produced by anterior lobe

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Growth, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Prolactin

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stimulate growth of bones

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Growth Hormones

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regulates the activity of the thyroid gland

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

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stimulates adrenal cortex to produce steroid hormone

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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stimulate gamete formation

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

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stimulates production of estrogen and progesterone

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Luteinizing Hormone

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stimulate milk production

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Prolactin

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hormones produced by Middle Lobe

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Melanocytes-Stimulating Hormones

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enhances production of melanin pigment

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Melanocytes-Stimulating Hormones

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hormones created by Posterior Lobe

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Oxytocin, Vasopressin

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regulates contraction during childbirth

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Oxytocin

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prevents water loss in the body

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Vasopressin

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located in front of pituitary gland

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Thyroid Gland

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Hormones produced by Thyroid Gland

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Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine, Calcitonin

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regulates rate of metabolism

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Thyroxine

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regulate mental and physical growth

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Triiodothyronine

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regulates calcium in the blood

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Calcitonin

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4 tiny glands connected to the back of the thyroid gland.

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Parathyroid Gland

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hormone produced by Parathyroid

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Parathormone

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Regulates the minerals in the body - calcium and phosphorus in bloodstream

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Parathormone

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placed on top of the kidneys

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Adrenal Gland

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Hormones produced by adrenal gland

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Glucocorticoids, Mineral corticoids, Androgens, Adrenaline

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regulates metabolism

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Glucocorticoids

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regulates immune system

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Mineral corticoids

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regulates blood pressure

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Androgens

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regulates response to stress

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Adrenaline

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decreases the amount of sugar in the bloodstream

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Insulin

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it prevents your blood sugar from dropping too low; increases the body sugar level

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Glucagon

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Controls growth and development of male sex organ and other secondary and sex characteristics

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Testosterone

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Controls the development of female secondary sex characteristics

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Estrogen

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Stimulates the growth of uterus lining

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Progesterone

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function of endocrine system

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regulates body processes chemically through its hormonal secretions