Endocrine System

• made up of glands and the hormones they secrete?

  Endocrine System
• Primary hormone producers?

  Endocrine system
• The function of the endocrine system is the production and regulation of chemical substances called hormones.
• A hormone is a chemical transmitter
• It is released in small amounts from glands and is transported in the bloodstream to target organs or other cells?

  Hormones
• chemical messengers, transferring information and instructions from one set of cells to another?

  Hormones
• Hormones regulate growth, development, mood, tissue function, metabolism, and sexual function
• The endocrine system and nervous system work together to help maintain homeostasis balance
• a collection of specialized cells located in the brain, and is the primary link between the two systems?

  Hypothalamus
• It produces chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions of the pituitary gland?

  Hypothalamus
• What are the 2 lobes of the pituitary gland?

  Anterior and Posterior
• Produces hormones that stimulate growth, and controls the functions of other glands?

  Pituitary
• At the base of the brain?

  Pituitary
• Secretions from anterior pituitary gland?

  Growth Hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Prolactin, Melanocyte stimulating hormone
• Secretions for exterior pituitary gland?

  Antidiuretic Hormone, Oxytocin
• Produces a hormone that regulates the biological clock in some animals?

  Pineal Gland
• Found in the brain, katapat ng pituitary pero mas mataas ng onti?

  Pineal
• Secretions from Pineal?

  Melatonin, Serotonin
• Produces hormones that regulate body metabolism, and storage of calcium in bones?

  Thyroid
• In front of the neck and below the voice box?

  Thyroid
• Secretions from Thryroid Gland?

  Calcitonin, Thyroxine, triodothyronine
• Produces hormones that control the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth?

  Parathyroid
• The two pairs of parathyroid glands are located on the dorsal or back side of the thyroid gland
• Secretions from the Parathyroid Gland?

  Parathormone, Parathyroid
• Produce hormones that regulate blood sugar levels?

  Pancreas
• behind the stomach?

  Pancreas
• The Islets of Langerhans are small clusters of cells located in the pancreas
• Secretions from the Pancreas?

  Insulin, Glucagon
• Produces hormones that affects metabolism, immune system and blood pressure, stress reaction?

  Adrenal
• On top of the kidneys?

  Adrenal
• Secretion from the Adrenal Coretx?

  Cortisol, Corticosterone, Aldosterone, Androgen
• Secretions from the adrenal medulla?

  Dopamine, Adrenaline, Noradrenaline
• The ovaries produce several estrogen hormones  and progesterone
• These hormones prepare the uterus for pregnancy, promote the development of mammary glands, play a role in sex drive, and develop secondary sex characteristics in the female?

  Estrogen and progestorene
• The testes produce the male sex hormone called testosterone
• It is essential for normal growth and development of the male sex organs?

  Testosterone
• Testosterone is responsible for the erection of the penis?

  Testosterone
• The thymus gland has two lobes, and is part of the lymphatic system.  It is a ductless gland, and secretes thymosin. This is necessary for the Thymus’ normal production of T cells for the immune system.