The Endocrine System
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- Created on: 03-03-20 13:41
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- The Endocrine System & Hormones
- The Endocrine System
- Works with nervous system for homeostasis.
- A network of glands to manufacture and secrete hormones.
- Hormones
- Dysfunctions: too little, too much, abnormalities.
- Chemical messengers that bind with target receptors.
- Studied: ACTH, oxytocin, adrenaline.
- Pituitary Gland
- Also known as 'master gland'.
- Directly causes physiological changes or stimulates others.
- Controlled by hypothalamus
- Anterior releases ACTH to stimulate cortisol.
- Produces 2 reproductive hormones in men and women.
- Adrenal Gland
- Outer part: adrenal cortex.
- Releases necessary hormones - cortisol.
- Inner part: adrenal medulla.
- Releases unnecessary hormones - adrenaline.
- Outer part: adrenal cortex.
- The Endocrine System
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