ANAPHY ENDOCRINE PART 3

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Insulin ( produce by beta cells )

  • Released when blood glucose levels are high

  • Increases the rate of glucose uptake and metabolism by body cells

  • Effects are hypoglycemic

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Glucagon ( produced by alpha cells )

  • Released when blood glucose levels are low

  • Stimulates the liver to release glucose to blood, thus increasing blood glucose levels - Effects are hyperglycemic

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Gonads

  • Produce sex cells (exocrine function)

  • Produce sex hormones

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Estrogens

  • Stimulate the development of secondary female characteristics

  • Mature the female reproductive organs

  • Promote breast development o Regulate menstrual cycle

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Progesterone

  • Acts with estrogen to bring about the menstrual cycle

  • Helps in the implantation of an embryo in the uterus

  • Helps prepare breasts for lactation

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Testosterone

  • is the most important androgen

  • Responsible for adult male secondary sex characteristics

  • Promotes growth and maturation of male reproductive system - Required for sperm cell production

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Human placental lactogen (hPL)

prepares the breasts for lactation

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Relaxin

relaxes pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis for childbirth