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    Different Glands of The Endocrine System

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    The endocrine system consists of several glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions. The hypothalamus controls hormone production by signaling the pituitary gland, known as the "master gland", which then signals other glands. Key glands include the thyroid, which regulates metabolism; adrenal glands, which influence energy use and stress response; pancreas, which regulates blood sugar; ovaries and testes, which influence reproduction; and parathyroid, which regulates bone development. Hormones work together to maintain homeostasis, support growth and development, regulate organ functions, and control mood and reproduction.

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    The endocrine system consists of several glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions. The hypothalamus controls hormone production by signaling the pituitary gland, known as the "master gland", which then signals other glands. Key glands include the thyroid, which regulates metabolism; adrenal glands, which influence energy use and stress response; pancreas, which regulates blood sugar; ovaries and testes, which influence reproduction; and parathyroid, which regulates bone development. Hormones work together to maintain homeostasis, support growth and development, regulate organ functions, and control mood and reproduction.

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    The endocrine system consists of several glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions. The hypothalamus controls hormone production by signaling the pituitary gland, known as the "master gland", which then signals other glands. Key glands include the thyroid, which regulates metabolism; adrenal glands, which influence energy use and stress response; pancreas, which regulates blood sugar; ovaries and testes, which influence reproduction; and parathyroid, which regulates bone development. Hormones work together to maintain homeostasis, support growth and development, regulate organ functions, and control mood and reproduction.

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    The endocrine system consists of several glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions. The hypothalamus controls hormone production by signaling the pituitary gland, known as the "master gland", which then signals other glands. Key glands include the thyroid, which regulates metabolism; adrenal glands, which influence energy use and stress response; pancreas, which regulates blood sugar; ovaries and testes, which influence reproduction; and parathyroid, which regulates bone development. Hormones work together to maintain homeostasis, support growth and development, regulate organ functions, and control mood and reproduction.

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    DIFFERENT GLANDS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

    • Hypothalamus - part of your brain that controls hormone production by


    releasing different chemicals to the pituitary gland- “commander”
    • Pituitary gland –gland that secretes growth hormone, prolactin,
    antidiuretic hormones and others - “Master gland”
    • Pineal gland - connects the endocrine system with the nervous system
    produces several important hormones, including melatonin, important to
    sleep/wake cycles and sexual development
    • Thyroid gland – located in the front of your neck, it releases hormones
    (thyroxin) that control your metabolism and govern the way your body
    uses energy
    -Hypothyroidism
    -Cretinism-Hyperthyroidism
     THYMUS GLAND -The thymus gland, lying between the lungs under the
    sternum, secretes thymosins that affect production and differentiation of T
    lymphocytes that are important in immunity.
     Kidney- maintaining proper bodily functions and overall health.
    • Parathyroid - located behind the thyroid gland, they are essential for
    proper bone development
    • Adrenal glands - influence the way your body uses energy
    -Adrenal cortex- regulated by the pituitary hormone ACTH
    (adrenocorticotrophic)
    -Secretes hormones cortisol- Stress hormone produced by body to ensure
    that the body gets enough fuel during emotional arousal and stress
    • Pancreas - releases the hormones (insulin) your body needs to metabolize
    sugar; problems with the pancreas can lead to diabetes
    • Epinephrine and Norepinephrine are similar chemicals that act as both
    neurotransmitters and hormones in the body. Both substances play an
    important role in the body’s fight or flight response, and their release into
    the bloodstream causes increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood
    sugar levels.
    • Ovaries - produce estrogen and progesterone in women, and also release egg
    cells (and a small amounts of testosterone)
    Estrogen- fosters female reproductive capacity, and accumulation of fatty tissue
    in breast and hips
    Progesterone-stimulates growth of female reproductive organ, and prepares
    uterus to maintain pregnancy
    • Testes - produce the hormone testosterone; in men, testosterone maintains
    sperm production and bone mass.

    HORMONE FUNCTIONS
     Regulate the chemical composition and volume of the internal
    environment (extracellular fluid).
     Help regulate metabolism and energy balance.
     Help regulate contraction of smooth and cardiac muscle fibers and
    secretion by glands.
     Help maintain homeostasis, despite disruptions, such as infection, trauma,
    emotional stress, dehydration, starvation, hemorrhage, and temperature
    extremes.
     Regulate certain activities of the immune system.
     Play a role in the smooth, sequential integration of growth and
    development.
     Contribute to the basic processes of reproduction, including gamete
    production, fertilization, nourishment of the embryo and fetus, delivery,
    and nourishment of the newborn.
    The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our
    organs work, , and reproduction. The endocrine system regulates how much of each
    hormone is released.

    Glucagon spurs the liver to break down glycogen


    and release more glucose into the blood.

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