Hormones

• Hormones are involved in reproductive processes, including the menstrual cycle in females and sperm production in males.
• Pituitary gland releases growth hormone (GH), which stimulates bone growth during childhood and adolescence.
• The endocrine system helps coordinate many important bodily functions including growth and development, cell reproduction, metabolism, sleep, and mood.
• The hypothalamus secretes hormones that regulate the pituitary gland.
• Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate biological processes throughout the body.
• The endocrine system consists of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream.
• Hormones act as chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream to target cells or organs where they exert their effects.
• Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an increase in thyroxine production from the thyroid gland.
• Estrogen and progesterone regulate the uterine endometrium during the menstrual cycle.
• Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells.
• Examples of hormones include insulin, thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, oxytocin, melatonin, adrenaline, and serotonin.
• Insulin regulates glucose levels in the blood by promoting its uptake and storage in cells.
• Examples of hormonal regulation include insulin controlling glucose levels, thyroid hormones regulating metabolic rate, and sex hormones influencing reproductive function.
• Growth hormone (GH) promotes growth and development in children and adolescents.