Endocrine System

• Endocrine System


  is composed of different glands that secrete hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, mood and reproduction.
• Hormones 


  are organic substances released by the glands of the endocrine system directly into the bloodstream.
• Hormones 


  can change physically the physiological and metabolic behaviors of their target cells to maintain homeostasis.
• Pituitary 


  HORMONES - growth hormones

  FUNCTIONS - regulates growth, controls the functioning of endocrine glands
• Thyroid


  HORMONES - thyroxine

  FUNCTIONS - controls the metabolism rate, it also brings about balanced growth
• Parathyroid 


  HORMONES - parathormone

  FUNCTIONS - controls calcium balance of the body
• Adrenal


  HORMONES - adrenaline

  FUNCTIONS - prepares body for emergency
• Pancreas


  HORMONES - insulin

  FUNCTIONS - controls glucose level of the blood
• Testes


  HORMONES - testosterone

  FUNCTIONS - controls growth and development of male reproductive system
• Ovaries 


  HORMONES - oestrogen, progesterone

  FUNCTIONS - controls growth and development of female reproductive system
• Reproduction 


  is a normal process controlled by hormones.