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LD BIO ENDOCRINE

LD BIO ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - Produces lots of hormones - Maintain internal stability - Hormones stimulate target tissue - Hormones are chemical substances
PINEAL GLANDS May control biorhythms in some animals and control the onset of puberty in humans. Melatonin levels.
THYROID GLANDS Stimulates metabolic rate and is essential to normal growth and development. Located in front of neck.
PITUITARY GLAND Stimulates growth and stimulates secretion of hormones from other glands. Located at the base of brain.
OVARY In females, stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, stimulates growth of sex organs at puberty, and prompts monthly preparation of uterus for pregnancy. Produces estrogen & progesterone.
HYPOTHALAMUS Major area where the nervous and endocrine systems interact. Center for homeostasis.
PANCREAS Controls blood glucose levels and determine the fate of glycogen. Makes insulin. Located between kidneys
ADRENAL GLAND Initiates stress responses, increases heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolic rate, dilates blood vessels, mobilizes fat and raises blood sugar levels. Helps immune system. Located on top of kidneys
THYMUS GLAND Promotes production and maturation of white blood cells
TESTES In male stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics, stimulates growth spurt at puberty, stimulates spermatogenesis. Produces testosterone.
PARATHYROID GLAND Increases blood calcium level, stimulates calcium reabsorption and activates vitamin D. Located in Thyroid.
GROWTH HORMONE Makes human bigger
THYROTROPHIC HORMONE Strengthens esophagus
ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE Makes adrenalin
GONADOTROPHIC HORMONE Matures gonads
LACTOGENIC HORMONE Breaks down milk
OXYTOCIN HORMONE Controls O2 flow
VASOPRESSIN HORMONE Controls the pressure in humans
ENDOCRINE GLANDS Produce hormones. Also, known as ductless glands because they release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
EXOCRINE GLANDS Salivary, digestive & oil and sweat.
TWO MAJOR PARTS OF PITUITARY GLANDS Anterior and intermediate lobes
GIANTISM An overabundance of growth hormone during childhood
DWARFISM A deficiency in growth hormone during childhood
GIANTISM An overabundance of growth hormone in adults
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