Endocine System

• composed of glands that secrete different types of hormones that affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.

  endocrine system
• Endocrine glands secrete chemicals known as hormones into the bloodstream, which carries them throughout the body
• Hormone - chemical messenger secreted by endocrine cells or glands to be transported through the circulatory system to target organs where it binds with specific receptors on the surface of cells.
• When a hormone in the blood reaches the target organ, it produces a notable effect. The endocrine system sends signals all over the body, much like the nervous system, but unlike the instant responses activated by the nervous system, the effects can take a few hours or even weeks
• The endocrine system contains a group of glands that release hormones into the body.
• stimulates growth, and controls the functions of other glands

  Pituitary
• regulates body metabolism and causes storage of calsium in bones

  Thyroid
• controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

  Parathyroid
• enables the body to produce certain antibodies

  thymus
• prepares the body for action, controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency

  Adrenal
• regulates blood sugar levels

  Pancreas
• control maturation and male characteristics influence female traits, and support reproductive function

  Reproductive -Testes (Males) -Ovaries (Females)
• consists of glands that secrete chemicals called hormones to control various body processes. This control system usually brings about slow changes in the body because chemical messengers move more slowly than nerve impulses. The major glands in the body are the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes


  endocrine system
• Several processes in the body are coordinated by hormones which regulate and balance the working of organs, tissues, and cells.
• The endocrine system influences how your heart beats, how your bones and tissues develop, and even your capacity to have a baby.
• The endocrine system plays an essential role in the occurrence of disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, and/or sexual dysfunction.
• Both men and women produce hormones in the same areas with one exception, the reproductive glands.
• Additional male hormones are produced in the testes while female hormones are produced in the ovaries.
• Some hormones have short-term effects while other hormones have long-term effects such as those that control our growth and the changes at the onset of puberty.
• During puberty, there are many hormonal changes that happen in your body.
• Sudden mood swings are relatively caused by the increasing amount of hormones in the body at this stage.
• Hormones act in very small amounts.
• An increase or decrease in its amount may have a significant effect in the human body.This condition is called hormonal imbalance.
• Hormones affect various processes in the body as they regulate and balance the functioning of organs, tissues, and cells.
• Hormones have great impact on your growth, appearance, emotions, and reproductive functions.
• Hormones determine whether or not you develop disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, or sexual dysfunction.
• Hormones act in very small amounts.
• An increase or decrease in hormonal levels may result in body disorder due to hormonal imbalance.