endocrine and exocrine

• which organs are involved in the exocrine system

  a system of glands that allow hormones and chemicals to be secreted directly to the required site. for example salivary gland, sweat gland, and digestive system.
• which organs are involved in the endocrine system

  the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
• what is the endocrine function

  controls the release of hormone into the blood stream. these glands control mood, growth and organ development.
• what is the function of the hypothalamus

  plays a role on the neurological control of the pituitary gland. the hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland to trigger the production of hormones that control body temperature, water balance, and autonomic nervous system.
• what is the role of the pituitary gland

  plays a role as the production site of every hormone and chemical we need to function
• what is the pituitary gland inferior too

  this gland is inferior to the sphenoidal air sinus.
• what is the pituitary gland superior too

  this gland is superior to the optic chiasm
• what is the pituitary gland lateral too

  cavernous sinuses that contain internal carotid arteries.
• what is the pituitary gland anterior too

  this gland is anterior to the sphenoidal sinus and to the nasal cavity
• what is the pituitary gland posterior too

  this gland is posterior to the dorsum sellae and basilar artery.
• what is the role of the acidophils

  this cell secretes growth hormones which stimulates growth in all body tissue
• what is the role of the basophil

  this cell secretes TSH, LH, and ACTH
• what is the role of TSH secreted by basophils

  this hormone is the thyroid stimulating hormone which stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroxine, which manages other body functions like metabolism.
• what is the role of LH secreted by the basophil

  this hormone is the luteinising hormone which is involved in the sperm and egg production and release, so trigger production of sex hormone which are oestrogen , testosterone, and progesterone
• what is the role of the FSH hormone secreted by basophil cells

  this hormone is the follicle stimulating hormone which is involved in the sperm and egg production and release, so trigger production of sex hormone which are oestrogen , testosterone, and progesterone
• what is the role of the chromophobe cell

  this cell doesnt secrete hormones
• what is the role of the pineal gland

  only produces melatonin, which controls sleep patterns
• what is the role of the thyroid gland

  helps controls metabolism, growth, and maturation of the body. the thyroid gland takes iodine and converts it into thyroid hormone
• what does the parathyroid gland contain

  this gland contains 4 small glands on the posterior surface of the thyroid
• what is the role of the parathyroid gland

  this gland secretes parathyroid hormone that controls the levels of calcium within the blood
• what disease involve in the parathyroid

  hyperthyroidism, this disease involves high serum calcium which reduces the bones tissue
• what is the role of the thymus

  this gland releases a hormone called thymosin which helps develop T lymphocytes
• what is the adrenal cortex

  this is the outer part of the adrenal gland which contains 3 hormones
• what are the three hormones produced by the adrenal cortex

  cortical, aldosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone
• what is the role of the cortical produced by the cortex in the adrenal gland

  a glucocorticoid, stimulated by ACTH and manages metabolic function via gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, that breaks down proteins which promotes the absorption of sodium
• what is the role of the aldosterone produced by the cortex in the adrenal gland

  this hormones helps maintain water and electrolyte balance through negative feedback loops, regulating blood pressure.
• what is the role of the dehydroepiandrosterone produced by the cortex in the adrenal gland

  this hormone is a precursor hormone that helps in the formation of natural steroid
• what is the adrenal medulla

  this is the inner part of the adrenal gland which produces 2 hormones
• what is the role of the adrenaline produced by the medulla in the adrenal gland

  this hormone increases the heart rate and blood pressure
• what is the role of the dopamine produced by the medulla in the adrenal gland

  this hormone controls the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline
• what does the exocrine pancreas produce

  this organ produces pancreatic juices
• what does the capillary network contain in the pancreas

  this capillary contains alpha, beta, and delta cells
• what is the role of the alpha cells in the pancreas

  this cell secretes glucagon which increases blood sugar levels, the release is triggered by low blood glucose levels
• what is the role of the betas cells in the pancreas

  this cell secretes insulin which lowers raised nutrients levels (glucose)
• what is the role of delta cells in the pancreas

  this cell secretes somatostatin (GHRH) which is released by the hypothalamus to inhibits the secretion of GH by the pituitary. when produced by the pancreas helps balance insulin and glucagon levels.
• what is the role of the hypothalamus which is ovaries

  the hypothalamus detects when the levels of oestrogen and progesterone in the body are too high and sends signals to the pituitary gland
• what is the role of the FSH produced by the anterior pituitary in the ovaries

  this stimulates follicular growth in the ovaries and stimulates oestrogen secretion
• what is the role of the LH produced by the anterior pituitary in the ovaries

  surge causes ovulation which results in the formation of a corpus luteum
• what are the influences of testosterone

  it influences the skin to produce facial and body hair. it influences bone marrow to produce red blood cells
• what is the role of histamine in local hormones

  produced by mast cells in tissues and basophils in the blood