ENDOCRINE SYSTEM QUARTER 3

endocrine system

composed of glands that secrete different types of hormones that affects almost every cell, organ and function of our body.

hormone

it is endocrine glands secrete chemicals known as ??? into the bloodstream, which carries them throughout the body.

endocrine system

it is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.

pineal gland

location: Midline of the brain

pituitary gland

location: at the base of the brain

thyroid gland

location: below the voice box

parathyroid gland

location: in the neck

thymus gland

location: in front of the heart

adrenal gland

location: on top of the kidneys

pancreas

location: Between the kidneys

testes

location: lower abdomen

ovary

location: lower abdomen

parathyroid gland

function; controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

thymus gland

function; enables the body to produce certain antibodies

thyroid gland

function; regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones

pituitary gland

function; stimulates growth and controls the functions of the other glands

pineal gland

function; help control the circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness

pancreas

function; regulates blood sugar levels

adrenal gland

function; prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency.

testes

function: control maturation and male characteristics

ovary

function; influence female traits and support reproductive function

pineal gland

Hormones: Melatonin

Pituitary gland

Hormones: Oxytocin, vasopressin, growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), prolactin, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

thyroid gland

Hormones: Thyroxin, Calcitonin

parathyroid

Hormones: parathyromone

thymus gland

Hormones: Thymosin

Adrenal gland

Hormones: Adrenaline

pancreas

Hormones: Insulin, Glucagon

testes

Hormones: Androgen, testosterone

ovary

Hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone

oxytocin

aid in birth and milk production; increases after ejaculation (in males)

vasopressin

kidney functioning, blood pressure regulation

Adrenocorticotropic hormone- ACTH

stimulate the adrenal gland to release cortisol- stress response

prolactin

causes the breast to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth

luteinizing hormone

stimulates ovulation in females and synthesis of androgen in males.

follicle stimulating hormone- FSH

controls the menstrual cycle for women and production of eggs by the ovaries.

melatonin

it plays a role in managing your sleep-wake cycle

corticotrophin-releasing hormone- CRH

regulates sympathetic and behavioral functions in response to stress

dopamine

plays a role in the movement, memory, and pleasurable reward and motivation.

Thyroxine, Calcitonin

regulates body metabolism and causes storage of calcium in bones

parathormone

controls the calcium levels in your body and normalizes bone growth

thymosin

enables the body to produce certain antibodies

adrenaline

prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency.

insulin, glucagon

regulates blood sugar level

androgen, testosterone

control maturation and male characteristics

estrogen, progesterone

influence female traits and support reproductive functions.

oxytocin

stimulates milk secretion and uterine contraction.

growth hormone

stimulates growth in children and participates in maintaining various body tissues/organ in adults.

prolactin

stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk

luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone

- stimulates the ovary to release estrogen and progesterone and the testes to release testosterone

vasopressin

- stimulates water level in cells

thyroxin- tyrosine

regulates the body's metabolism. It also controls the rate of oxidation level in the cells

calcitonin

regulates calcium in bones

insulin

decreases the blood glucose (sugar) level

glucagon

increases the blood glucose (sugar) level