Endocrine Histology
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Pancreas
Produces: Insulin
Targets: Liver
Effects: Lowers blood glucose levels
Thyroid
Produces: Thyroid hormone
Targets: Body cells
Effects: Calorigenic effects
Testes
Produces: Androgens
Targets: Testes
Effects: Secondary sexual characteristics
Ovary
Produces: Estrogen
Targets: Uterus
Effects: Promotes puberty
Pineal Gland
Produces: Melatonin
Targets: Brain cells
Effects: Sleepy hormone
Thymus
Produces: Thymosins
Targets: Lymphocytes
Effects: Development of lymphocytes
Parathyroid
Produces: Parathyroid hormone
Targets: Bone
Effects: Increases blood calcium levels
Adrenal Medulla
Produces: Catecholamines
Targets: Heart
Effects: Fight/ Flight response
Zona Reticularis
Produces: Androgens
Targets: Testes
Effects: Onset of Puberty
Zona Fasciculata
Produces: Cortisol
Targets: Liver
Effects: Increases blood sugar levels
Zona Glomerulosa
Produces: Aldosterone
Targets: Kidneys
Effects: Increases blood pressure
Adenohypophysis
Produces: Prolactin
Targets: Breasts
Effects: Milk production
Neurohypophysis
Produces: Oxytocin
Targets: Uterus
Effects: Uterine contractions
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