Endocrine System

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  • It is a network of glands and organs located throughout the body. And it also has a vital role in controlling and regulating many of the body's functions and uses chemical messengers to communicate with other cells the chemical is called hormones.
    Endocrine system
  • It is the main organ of the Endocrine System which is ductless.
    Glands
  • It is the natural chemical produced by the body.
    Hormones
  • It produces hormones that control the pituitary gland and is involved in regulating many functions, including the sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, appetite, and regulate the function of other glands.(almond sized)
    Hypothalamus
  • It is located below the hypothalamus and it affects growth and reproduction controls the function of other endocrine glands.(pea sized)
    Pituitary
  • It is located in front of your neck and is important for metabolism and heart rate.(butterfly shaped)
    Thyroid
  • It is found in front of your neck and is important for monitoring control of calcium levels of bones and blood.
    Parathyroid
  • It is found in the middle of your brain and it is important for your sleep-wake cycle.
    Pineal
  • It is located in the upper torso, active until puberty, and produces hormones important for the development of a type of white blood cell called T-cell.
    Thymus
  • It can be found on the top of each kidney it produces important hormones for regulating functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and stress response.
    Adrenal
  • It is located behind your abdomen, behind your stomach function involves blood sugar levels.
    Pancreas
  • Produces estrogen and progesterone responsible for the menstrual cycle.
    Ovaries
  • It produces testosterone for the growth of facial hair, deepening of voice, and growth spurt that takes place during puberty.
    Testes
  • It is the state of steady internal, physical, chemical, and social conditions maintained by living systems.
    Homeostasis
  • The powerhouse of the cell.
    Mitochondria
  • It is a nucleotide that provides energy to drive and support many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, condensate dissolution, and chemical synthesis.(produced in the mitochondria)
    Adenosine Triphosphate
  • It is a single-cell organism whose cell lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
    Prokaryotic cell
  • It is a cell that possesses a clearly defined nucleus for multi-cellular organisms.
    Eukaryotic cell