endocrine system

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speed of the endocrine system

pretty slow

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the endocrine system

coordinates various activities of the body by utilizing chemical messengers (hormones)

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hormone

an organic chemical produced by one set of cells that affects a different set of cells

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hormone production

many are proteins coded by genes and synthesized at the ribosomes, then packaged into vesicles and secreted into the plasma membrane

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peptide hormone

derived from proteins, peptides, or catecholamines. They activate existing enzymes in a cell. act quickly for a short time

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steroid hormones

derived from cholesterol by metabolic reactions. act slowly, but for a longer time. stored in fat droplets in the cytoplasm until release at the plasma membrane. enter freely, then bind to receptors, which activates specific genes.

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endocrine glands

ductless, secreting the contents directly into the bloodstream

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exocrine glands

ducts that secrete their contents into an epithelial surface

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primary endocrine organs

secrete hormones to chemically regulate body functions

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primary endocrine organs include

hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, and pancreas

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adrenal gland

located superiorly to each kidney, contains an inner portion (medulla) and an outer portion (cortex)

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thyroid gland

located in the neck, attached to the trachea just below the larynx

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parathyroid gland

four, embedded into the surface of the thyroid gland, produce parathyroid hormone

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pancreas

long organ between the kidneys, near the duodenum of the small intestine

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secondary endocrine organs

secrete organs as a secondary function

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secondary endocrine organs include

heart, kidneys, gonads, and thymus

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thymus

lobular gland that lies in the upper thoracic cavity

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negative feedback

how most hormones are controlled, helps maintain homeostasis by acting like a thermostat, turning it on and off as it detects it is needed.

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positive feedback

enhances or increases the amount of hormone being released.

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hypothalamus

portion of the brain that regulates internal environment and homeostasis

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pituitary gland

lies below the hypothalamus and is divided into two sections

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posterior pituitary

connected to the hypothalamus by a stalk-like structure

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neurosecretory cells

neurons in the hypothalamus that produce hormones and respond to neurotransmitters. stored in and released from the posterior pituitary.

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) *vasopressin

stored in the axon endings of the posterior pituitary, promotes absorption of water

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oxytocin

induces and promotes labor

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anterior pituitary

controlled by the hypothalamus, secrets growth hormone, prolactin, melanocyte stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone.It plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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three-tiered relationship

hypothalamus produces hormones, they travel to the anterior pituitary to produce specific hormones, those control the thyroid, adrenal cortex, and gonads, these glands then produce hormones that regulate the secretion of hormones.

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growth hormone (GH)

causes cell growth and division, and protein synthesis. determines the height and bone structure of a person.

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Prolactin

causes the development and production of milk. also helps with carbohydrate and fat metabolism

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melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)

stimulates melanocytes to increase synthesis of melanin

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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

stimulates adrenal cortex to produce cortisol

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gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH)

stimulate the gonads

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thyroxin

(T4) secreted by the thyroid. contains iodine (with T3) at a large concentration. increases the metabolic rate in cells, necessary for proper growth

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goiter

enlarged thyroid due to lack of iodine

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congenial hypothyroidism

individuals who have had hypothyroidism since birth. shows reduced growth, sexual immaturity, and abnormal protein metabolism

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calcitonin

produced by the thyroid gland, lowers the levels of calcium in the blood and deposits it into the bone

*targets the bones

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parathyroid hormone (PTH)

increases calcium levels and decreases phosphate. (stimulates calcium absorption in intestines, retains calcium by excreting phosphate at kidneys, promotes osteoclast activity)

*targets the bones

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tetany

the body shakes from continuous muscle contraction. caused when PTH isn’t produced in response to low blood calcium.

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adrenal medulla

secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine during stress.

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adrenal cortex

essential to life. makes glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

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cortisol

glucocorticoid, under control of anterior pituitary, promotes hydrolysis of muscle proteins to amino acids in the blood. favors metabolism of fatty acids rather than carbohydrates, raises blood glucose levels, reduces inflammation

*found in most cells

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aldosterone

mineralocorticoid, not under control of anterior pituitary, regulates sodium (absorption) and potassium (excretion) ion levels in the kidney, maintains blood pressure

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pineal gland

in the third ventricle of the brain and receives nerve impulses by the eyes, follows a circadian rhythm

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melatonin

follows a circadian rhythm, levels high at night, low in the morning

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pancreatic islets

endocrine tissue, produces and secretes insulin and glucagon into the blood

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glucose

an energy source, should remain within normal levels

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insulin

secreted by beta cells when there are high blood glucose levels. stimulates the liver, fat, and muscle cells to metabolize glucose. stimulates the liver and muscles to store glucose as glycogen, promotes the buildup of fats and proteins.

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glucagon

secreted by alpha cells between eating, stimulates the breakdown of stored nutrients, raises blood glucose levels.

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erythropoietin

produced by kidneys, acts on bone marrow to increase red blood cells into the bloodstream.

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thymus

largest and most active in childhood. transforms some lymphocytes to T cells for immunity, produces thymosin to aid in development of T cells.

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testosterone

necessary for development and functioning of sex organs in males, matures sperm, causes beard growth, voice change, and strength to increase. causes oil and sweat glands to secrete

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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

causes development of a follicle on the ovary to mature, increases estrogen production

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luteinizing hormone

acts on the ovary to cause ovulation, causes progesterone to aid in potential fertilization, helps maintain pregnancy.

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estrogen

stimulates growth of the uterus, matures the eggs in the ovary, distributes fat in the body

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