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chapter 9
Endocrine system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endocrine system function | regulation of body processes though hormones |
| major glands | pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads |
| types of hormones | steroid, peptide , amine |
| mechanisms of hormone action | receptor binding, signal transduction pathways |
| pituitary gland | anterior vs posterior pituitary hormones Regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction |
| Thyroid and parathyroid glands | thyroid hormones; T3, T4, and their role in metabolism. Parathyroid hormone and calcium homeostasis |
| adrenal glands | cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline; functions and regulations stress response and its physiological effects |
| pancreas | insulin and glucagon; blood sugar regulation Diabetes mellitus; types, causes, and management |
| reproductive hormones | estrogen, progesterone, testosterone,; roles in reproductive health. Menstrual cycle and hormonal regulation |