Principles of Healthcare Ch7 E, FR, MR

What gland is known as the master gland

Pitultary Gland

What does the endocrine system do?

Manufacture hormones

What does the Female reproductive system do?

Produce eggs

What does the male reproductive system do?

Produce semen

What are two major diseases and disorders of the endocrine system?

1. Dwarfism- body doesn’t grow to the average adult size

2. Addison Disease- adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones

What are two major diseases and disorders of the Female reproductive system?

1. Menorrhagia- excessive bleeding

2. Fibroid tumors- tumors in the uterus

What are two major diseases and disorders of the Male reproductive system?

1. Epididymitis- inflammation of epididymis

2. Orchitis- inflammation of the testes

What are two preventative measures for the endocrine system?

1. Healthy weight

2. Avoid excessive sugar

What are two preventative measures for the female reproductive system?

1. Safe sex

2. Toilet hygiene

What are two preventative measures for the Male reproductive system?

1. Postate gland examination

2. safe sex

Pituitary gland

Influence every pat of your body regulate functions

Hypothalamus

Regulates most involuntary mechanisms of the body

Adrenal Gland

Produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress

Pancreas

Secret digestive enzymes into the duodenum

Parathyroid glands

Regulates your body levels of mineral’s calcium and phosphorus

Thyroid gland

impacts all aspects of your metabolism