SCI 3rd Qua PreLim

• The Endocrine System is the collection of glands that produce hormones.
• Endocrine Glands are the organs of the endocrine system that produces hormones.
• Endocrine Glands are located all over your body.
• The Hypothalamus is found at the base of your brain.
• The primary function of the Hypothalamus is homeostasis.
• Homeostasis is to maintain the body's status quo system-wide.
• The Hypothalamus is responsible for the emotion.
• The Hypothalamus produces hormones that help turn the other endocrine glands in your body and off.
• Aneurysm is the abnormal swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel.
• Aneurysm is caused by weakness in the wall of a blood vessel that is present from birth and high blood pressure.
• Pituitary Gland is also called the Master Gland.
• The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland found in the center of the skull.
• The pituitary gland controls other glands and produces hormones.
• Dwarfism occurs when an organism is short in stature from a medical condition that causes slow growth.
• Dwarfism is an example of a disorder of the Pituitary Gland.
• Gigantism is an example of a disorder of the pituitary gland
• Gigantism is also called Giantism
• Gigantism is a condition by excessive growth and height above average inches.
• Hypothyroidism when there is insufficient amount of thyroid hormones.
• Hyperthyroidism is a grave disease that happens when there is excessive production of thyroid hormones.
• Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to sleep.
• Hyperthyroidism is an example of a Thyroid Gland disorder.
• Hypothyroidism is a example of a Thyroid Gland disorder.
• Insomnia is an example of a Thyroid Gland disorder.
• Endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones regulating metabolism, growth, development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood
• Endocrine glands are the organs of the Endocrine System
• Endocrine glands produce and secrete hormones
• Endocrine System regulates growth and development, male and female development, energy usage, blood salt and sugar levels, fluid volume in the body, and appetite
• Hypothalamus is found at the base of the brain and produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands
• Hypothalamus' primary function is homeostasis, maintaining the body's status quo system-wide
• Pituitary Gland is located in the center of the skull, behind the nose and below the hypothalamus, known as "The Master Gland"
• Pituitary Gland's primary function is to control other glands and produce many hormones
• Pituitary Gland Disorders include Dwarfism and Gigantism
• Thyroid Gland helps maintain normal heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tone
• Thyroid Gland Disorders include Goiter, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperthyroidism
• Parathyroid Gland controls the body's calcium levels
• Pineal Gland produces and secretes melatonin, affecting sleep patterns
• Adrenal Gland helps control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stress, and regulate blood pressure
• Pancreas produces insulin to regulate the body's glucose levels
• Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders with high blood glucose levels