Endocrine system

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throughout the different glands, secretes hormone that control the growth and development of the body.

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Endocrine system

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travel throughout the body through the bloodstream, and they are directed toward a specific part of the body, which is called the target organ of the hormone.

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Hormones

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The master gland because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands.

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Pituitary gland or hypophysis

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Two lobes of pituitary gland

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Anterior and posterior

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Promotes the release of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), which are
responsible for the production of
proteins in the body.

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Human Growth Hormone HGH

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Helps in producing and secreting the
by the Fruitory and and the Effects is
thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH

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It targets the ovaries by initiating the follicles in the ovary, which happens monthly.

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Follicle stimulating Hormone FSH

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Initiates ovulation;
also controls the secretion of progesterone (female sex hormones)

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Luteinizing Hormone LH

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affects the mammary glands by initiating
and maintaining the production of milk especially during pregnancy

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Prolactin

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responsible for the production and secretion of glucocorticoids, the hormones releeased by the adrenal gland

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormones ACTH

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Causes the kidneys to decrease urine Which helps conserving more, body water, also known as vasopressin

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Antidiuretic Hormone

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Activated during and after giving birth. Targets the uterus to cause it to contract during giving birth.
Also controls milk secretion in the
breast after giving birth.

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Oxytocin

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Found in the base of the brain
Controls the functions of the pituitary gland

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Hypothalamus

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Control the secretion of the TSH

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Thyrotropin realising hormone TRH

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Stimulates the production of FSH AND LH

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Gonadotropin realising hormone GnRH

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Initiates the secretion of ACTH

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Corticotropin realising hormone CRH

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Describe as butterfly shaped gland.

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Thyroid gland

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T3

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Triiodothyronine

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T4

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Thyroxine

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High blood pressure, lose weight, feel irritable

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Hyperthyroidism

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Weight gain, lethargy, intolerance to cold

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Hypothyroidism

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Responsible for the calcium level of the body

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Calcitonin

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Four tiny glands embedded in the surface of the thyroid

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Parathyroid gland

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responsible for the development of the defense system of the body against disease causing organisms.

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Thymus

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a type of white blood cells that protect body tissues

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T cell

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Located in the duodenum of the small intestine

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Pancreas

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Responsible in regulating the blood sugar level

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Insulin and glucagon

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Helps in lowering the amount of glucose in the blood when it is to high

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Insulin

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Small group of cell

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Islet of Langerhans

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Helps in change excess sugar. Stored in the liver

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Glycogen

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Without enough insulin, a person develope

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Diabetes mellitus

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increases your blood sugar level and prevents it from dropping too low

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Glucagon

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"above kidney"

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Adrenal glands

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2 adrenal gland

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Inner adrenal medulla and outer adrenal cortex

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Produces adrenaline which plays an important role. Body's emergency action term

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Inner adrenal medulla

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secretes corticosteroids which regulate the body's metabolism, electrolyte balance, immune system, and long-term stress response.

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Outer adrenal cortex

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Maintain the balance of minerals in the body such as sodium and potassium.

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Mineralocorticoids

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Break down proteins and triglycerides needed by the body.

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Glucocorticoids

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Secreted by both male and females, but it is an important hormone especially for females because these are converted into estrogen

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Androgen

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Secretes epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are released during strenuous activities, such as exercise.

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Corticotropin realising hormone CRH

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Human reproductive organ

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Gonads

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near the thalamus of the brain, brain where the two halves of the brain join. It produces melatonin, which regulates body rhythms and sleep patterns.

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Pineal gland