L1: Endocrine System

• What are the organ structures in the endocrine system?

  • Pinal gland
  • Hypothalamus/ pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Parathyroid gland
  • Thymus
  • Adernal glands
  • Kidneys
  • Pancreas
  • Gonads
• What is the primary function of pineal gland?

  Day and night rhythms (melatonin)
• What is the primary function of hypothalamus?

  Control many other endocrine glands, regulates growth, fluid balance
• What is the primary function of thyroid gland?

  Metabolic rate (thyroxine)
• What is the primary function of parathyroid gland?

  Calcium levels - regulating calcium levels in the body
• What is the primary function of thymus?

  Maturation of lymphocytes
• What is the function of endocrine systems?

  Directs long-term changes in other organ systems
• What is the primary function of adernal glands?

  Water and mineral balances (e.g. aldosterone)

  Tissue metabolism (cortisal)

  Cardio, And Resp function

  (Fight/flight adrenaline)
• What is the primary function of kidneys?

  Red blood cell production, blood pressure up, calcium levels.
• What is the function of pancreas?

  Glucose control
• What is the primary function of gonads?

  Sexual characterstics and reproduction