the endocrine system
- Created by: Chloe Rugman
- Created on: 24-04-18 16:02
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- The endocrine system
- hormones
- adrenaline & noradrenaline: in fight/flight
- thyroxine: regulates metabolism
- cortisol: stimulates release of glucose for energy while suppressing immune system
- melatonin: responsible for bio rhythms i.e. sleep/wake
- oestrogen: regulation of female reproductive system i.e. menstrual cycle
- oxytocin: uterus contractions in childbirth
- testosterone: development of male sex characteristics/ promotes muscle growth
- ACTH: stimulates adrenal cortex & release of cortisol in stress response
- glands
- placenta
- testes - testosterone
- adrenal glands - medulla (adrenaline/ noradrenaline); cortex (cortisol)
- ovaries - oestrogen
- pancreas
- thymus
- thyroid glands - thyroxine
- pineal gland - melatonin
- pituitary gland (master gland) - ACTH & oxytocin
- hypothalamus - stimulates & controls release of hormones from pituitary gland (regulates endocrine system)
- hormones
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