chemical co-ordination
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Chemical co-ordination. Main Function: It releases hormones into the blood to signal other cells to behave in certain ways. It is a slow but widespread form of communication. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Main Function:
It releases hormones into the blood to signal other cells to behave in certain ways. It is a slow but
widespread form of communication.
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NERVOUS COORDINATION
CHEMICAL COORDINATION
INVOLVES STIMULI
INVOLVES HORMONES
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HORMONES
ARE ORGANIC CHEMICAL
MESSENGERS
MADE IN SMALL AMOUNTS
SECRETED BY DUCTLESS GLANDS
CALLED ENDOCRINE GLANDS
MADE IN ONE PART OF THE BODY BUT TAKE EFFECT IN ANOTHER PART
TAKE EFFECT FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME PROTEIN IN NATURE
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Endocrine glands Release hormones into the bloodstream.
Hormones are chemicals released in one part of the body that travel through the bloodstream and affect the activities of cells in other parts of the body.
Consists of:
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ENDOCRINE GLANDS
PITUITARY FSH, TSH,GH, LH, Prolactin
THYROID THYROXIN
PANCREAS
ADRENALIN, ALDOSTERONE
OVARIESOESTROGEN
& PROGESTERONE
TESTIS TESTOSTERONE
ADRENAL
INSULIN & GLUCAGON
HYPOTHALAMUS ADH
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The hormonal glands and their functions
Pituitary gland secretes:1. Growth hormone(GH) which stimulates growth in the body2. Thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH) which stimulate the thyroid to secrete thyroxin3. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) which stimulates the formation of follicles in the ovary.4. Luteinising hormone (LH) bringing about ovulation, oestrogen production and corpus luteum development.5. Prolactin which stimulates the mammary glands to secrete milk.
HypothalamusSecretes anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) which stimulate the re-absorption of water from the tubules back into the blood
Thyroid glandSecretes thyroxin (Iodine is necessary in the production of thyroxin) Thyroxin controls metabolic rate, particularly cellular respiration in mitochondria
Pancreas secretes:1. Insulin which decrease blood sugar levels2. Glucagon which increase blood sugar levels
Ovaries secrete:1. Oestrogen Stimulates the female sex organs stimulate secondary sexual characteristics2. Progesterone: Prepare uterus to receive fertilised ovum.Maintains the uterus during pregnancyTestes
Secretes testosterone which stimulate the male sex organs stimulates secondary sexual characteristics
Adrenal glands which secrete:1. Adrenalin which prepares the body for a crisis by increasing the:Heart rateBreathingGlucose levels in the bloodTone of the skeletal muscles2. Aldosterone which prepares the re-absorption of Na+ from the loop of Henlé.
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Pituitary glandHypophysis (Pituitary gland)•also known as the master gland•situated in the small bony cavity on the floor of the skull, below the hypothalamus•has two lobes viz., the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe•the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
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Thyroid GlandFunction: plays a major role in regulation the
body’s metabolism.
Disorders: If the Thyroid Gland produces to much Thyroxin, it can cause a condition known as Hyperthyroidism. If to little thyroxin produces it is called Hypothyroidism.
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NEGATAIVE FEEDBACK
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The pancreas and Diabetes
Cause of diabetes: the pancreas makes little or no insulin
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DIABETES
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Islets of Langerhans•Small patches of special cells found in the pancreas•Secretes the hormones insulin and glucagonsInsulin •decreases the blood glucose level by stimulating the liver and muscle cells to absorb more glucose from the blood•promotes the conversion of glucose into glycogen and fat by the liver•deficiency of insulin results in diabetes mellitusGlucagon•increases the blood glucose level by encouraging the conversion of glycogen to glucose (energy needed in emergency situations)
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Week circulation of blood to the legs and feet often causes limbsto be amputated.
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Diabetes affects the circulatory system of the retina. The arteries in the retina become weakened and leak, forming small forming small, dot-like haemorrhages. These leaking vessels often lead to swelling or edema in the retina and decreased vision. In a later stage circulation problems cause areas of the retina to become oxygen deprived and new, fragile vessels develop as the circulatory system attempts to maintain adequate oxygen levels. These vessels haemorrhage (weaken) easily and blood may leak into the retina causing decreased vision
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Prevention of diabetes1. Eat healthy, balanced meals
A should be followed to keep the glucose levels constant
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Prevention of diabetes:2. Control the glucose levels. Normal glucose levels in the blood of a human should be between 3.5 – 5.5 mmol/l
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Prevention of diabetes:3. Exercise regularly and keep the weight down (especially around the belly)
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Study the following poster and discuss things which a diabetic should do and things which they should avoid
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If diabetes is not managed well it may also cause kidney problems
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GROWTH DISORDERSUNER PROCTION OF GH IN CHILDHOOD RESULT IN DWARFISM
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OVER SECRETION OF GH IN CHILDHOOD RESULT IN GIANTISM
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OVER SECRETION IN ADULTHOOD – ACROMEGALY (The bones become thicker, this is normally caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland)
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Acromegaly – it causes enlarged feet and hands
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THYROID GLAND
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Thyroid GlandThyroid Gland•consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea, just below the larynx•secretes the hormone thyroxin
Functions of Thyroxin•maintains general metabolism at an optimum rate•essential for normal growth and functioning of the heart and nervous system •Iodine is essential for the production of thyroxin. A deficiency of iodine in the diet causes swelling of the thyroid gland (condition is called goitre)
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THYROID GLAND
SECRETES THYROXIN
CONTROLLED BY
TSH
FUNCTIONS
Controls
1. metabolic rate of cells
2. how fast the heart beats & the force
with which it beats
3. Growth of cells & body tissue( eg bone % teeth
4. sexual development nerve reactivity
5 Mental development
Which is rich in Iodine
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THYROID DISORDERSThyroxin regulates the body’s metabolic rate. Iodine is necessary in the production of thyroxin. A lack of iodine in the diet leads to an enlarged thyroid gland. This is known as
goitre.
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Goitre – caused by lack of iodine
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Hypothyroidism(under-secretion of thyroxin)Accumulation of body fluids in adults – hormone replacement tablets are prescribed
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HYPERTHYROIDISM
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Adrenal Gland•situated on top of each kidney•secrets the hormone adrenalin which prepares the body to cope with emergency, danger and stress in the following ways:•constricts blood vessels of the skin but dilates blood vessels to heart, muscles and brain (important organs during an emergency)•increases the heartbeat•promotes conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver to be released into the blood•increase the rate and depth of breathing•increases skeletal muscle tonethe metabolic activity of the body cells increases to release more energy.
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Cross section through the adrenal gland
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Adrenal Gland Functions:
-The adrenal glands release Adrenaline in the body that helps prepare for and deal with stress.-Also regulates kidney function.
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OvariesFunctions:
Pair of reproductive organs found in women that produce eggs.
Also secrete estrogen and progesterone, which control ovulation and menstruation.
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TestesFunctions:
Pair of reproductive glands that produces sperm.
Also secrete Testosterone to give the body its masculine characteristics.
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INFERTILITYCauses of infertilityNo FSH secreted, no eggs will be released and the female will
be infertileLow sperm count in males, sexually transmitted diseasesSymptoms Inability to have childrenPreventionReduce behaviour that may increase chances of contracting
STD’s Treatment of infertilityGynaecologist treats these women by giving them fertility
drugs that contain FSH and LH to stimulate their ovaries to produce ova. These drugs may cause many ova to be released resulting in multiple births.
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