ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

• Endocrine System


  -          the chemical regulator of the body that consist of glands that secrete hormones which influences behavior
• Gland


  -          made up of groups of cells that function to secrete hormones
• Hormone


  -          a chemical that moves throughout the body to help regulate emotions and behaviors
• Pituitary Gland


  -          a small pea sized gland located near the center of the brain

  -          has many other influences that make it of primary importance to regulating behavior
• Pancreas


  -          which secretes hormones designed to keep the body supplied with fuel to produce and maintain stores of energy
• Pineal Gland


  -          located in the middle of the brain, which secretes melatonin

            -          melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the wake-sleep cycle
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland


  -          responsible for determining how quickly the body uses energy and hormones, and controlling the amount of calcium in the blood and bones
• Adrenal Glands


  -          one atop each kidney

  -          produces hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body, and they are involves in metabolism, the immune system, and sexual development and function

  -          most important function is to secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine when we are excited, threatened, or stressed
• Testes


  -          male sex gland

  -          secrete a number of hormones, testosterone

            -          testosterone, the male sex hormone

            -          regulates body changes associated with sexual development, including enlargement of the penis, deepening of the voice, growth of facia and pubic hair and the increase in muscle growth and strength
• Ovaries


  -          female sex gland located in the pelvis

  -          produce eggs and secrete the female hormone estrogen and progesterone

  -          estrogen is in the development of female sexual features

  both estrogen and progesterone is involves in pregnancy and the regulation of the menstrual cycle
• Endocrine System