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• The endocrine system is composed of glands that secretes different types of hormones that affect every cell, organ, and function of our body.
• It is essential in is regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well

  as reproductive processes and mood.
• Endocrine glands secrete chemicals known as hormones into the

  bloodstream, which carries

  them throughout the body.
• A chemical messenger which targets

  a specific group of cells, in order to cause that group of cells do some activity or stop doing an activity.
• gland: pituitary gland

  location: base of the brain

  hormon release: oxytocin, vasopressin,growth hormone,prolactin,luteinizing hormone,follicie stimulating hormone

  funtions:stimulates grwoth and control the function of other glands
• Oxytocin natural hormone that

  stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth.
• The hypothalamus of the brain makes oxytocin, but the Pituitary Gland

  stores and releases it in the bloodstream
• Oxytocin has an important role in many human in

  behaviors and social interactions including:

  • Sexual arousal
  • Recognition
  • Trust
  • Romantic attachment 

  • Parent-infant bonding
• Vasopressin (a.k.a. antidiuretic hormone) plays a role in regulating the circadian rhythm the periods of

  sleepiness and wakefulness in a 24 hour cycle.
• Vasopressin also helps maintain the body's internal temperature, its blood volume, and the proper flow of urine from kidneys.
• gland: thyroid

  location: below the voice box

  hormone release: thyroxin, calcitonin

  functions: regulates

  metabolism and causes storage of calcium in our body
• Thyroxin plays a crucial role in:

  • heart and digestive function,
  • metabolism
  • brain development bone health
  • muscle control
• Calcitonin is involved in regulating levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. It works by opposing the action of parathyroid hormone, which means that it acts to reduce calcium levels in the blood.
• gland: parathyroid

  location: in the neck

  hormone release: parathormone

  functions: control calcium level and normalizes bone growth
• gland: thymus gland

  location: in front of the heart

  hormone release: thymosin

  function produces certain antibodies
• Thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that makes and trains the special white blood cells called T-cells. T-cells help your immune system fight disease and infection.
• Thymosin is a hormone secreted from the thymus.

  ts primary

  function is to stimulate the production of T-cells which are important part of the immune system.
• gland: andrenal gland

  location: on top of the kidney

  hormone release: andrenaline

  fubction: prefer body for action controls heart rate and breathing in emergency situations
• Adrenaline aka epinephrine, is a stress hormone. During a stressful situation, adrenaline floods your body within minutes.
• Air passages dilate, redirecting more oxygen to the muscles to help you fight or run.
• gland: pancreas

  location: between the kidney

  hormone: insulin, glucagon

  functions: regulates blood sugar
• Insulin regulate blood sugar levels. The pancreas responds

  which

  by producing insulin, which allows glucose to enter the body's cells to provide energy.
• Glucagon is a hormone that works with other hormones and bodily functions to control glucose levels in the blood.
• Glucagon increases your blood sugar level and prevents it from dropping too low, whereas insulin, decreases blood sugar levels.
• gland: testes

  location: lower abdomen

  hormone release: testosteron, androgen

  function: contronl maturation and male characteristics
• gland: ovaries

  location: lower abdomen

  hormone release: estrogen, progestrone

  functions: influence female traits and supprts reproductive system