is made up of glands and the hormones they secrete.
endocrine system
is the production and regulation of chemical Substances called hormones
Function of endocrine system
is a chemical transmitter. It is released in small amounts from glands, and is transported in the bloodstream to target organs or other cells.
Hormone
are chemical messengers, transferring information and instructions from one set of cells To another
Hormone
work together to help maintain homeostasis... balance.
Endocrine and nervous system
essential for the growth
development of bones, muscles, and other organs.
growth hormone
essential for the growth of the adrenal cortex.
Adrenocorticotropin
essential for the growth and development of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid stimulating hormone
is a gonadotropic hormone.
follicle stimulating hormone
is a gonadotropic hormone stimulating the development of corpus luteum in the female ovarian follicles and the production of testosterone in the male.
Luteinizing hormone
stimulates the development and growth of the mammary glands and milk production during pregnancy.
Prolactin
regulates skin pigmentation and promotes the deposit of melanine in the skin after exposure to sunlight
Melanocyte stimulating hormone
stimulates the reabsorption of water by the renal tubules.
Hyposecretion of this hormone can result in diabetes insipidus.
Antidiuretic hormone
stimulates the uterus to contract during labor, delivery, and parturition. A synthetic version of this hormone, used to induce labor, is called Pitocin. It also stimulates the mammary glands to release milk.
oxytocin
communicates information about environmental lighting
Cerebral cortex to various parts of Pineal gland the body.
Melatonin
a neurotransmitter that regulates intestinal
Brain movements and affects appetite, mood, sleep, anger, Serotonin and metabolism.
Serotonin
plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes.
Thyroid gland
influences bone and calcium metabolism;
maintains a homeostasis of calcium in the blood plasma
Calcitonin
like cortisol, it is a steroid; influences potassium and sodium metabolism
Cortiscosterone
several hormones including testosterone; they promote the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male.
Androgen
is used to treat shock. It dilates the arteries, elevates systolic blood pressure, increases cardiac output, and increases urinary output.
Dopamine
is also called adrenalin.
epinephrine
is essential for the growth, development, and maintenance of female sex organs.
estrogen
has two lobes, and is part of the lymphatic system. It is a ductless gland, and secretes thymosin.