What is the Endocrine System?
Definition: a system of the body which consists of glands that release substances (hormones) into the bloodstream
Hormones:• affect behavior and emotions• stimulate growth & reactions• circulate throughout the whole body• are produced in glands
What are the Types of Glands?
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The Types of GlandsPituitary Gland: called the “master gland” because it motivates other glands into action
The Types of GlandsAdrenal Gland: regulates the body during states of alarm • Produce adrenaline (intensify emotions) • Produce noradrenaline (raise blood pressure)• Help arouse body & enable body to cope w/stressful situation
The Types of GlandsThyroid Gland: regulates the metabolic (converting food to energy) rate of the body by produce thyroxin• Too little Thyroxin produces stunted growth & overweight• Too much Thyroxin produces excitability, can’t sleep, weight loss
The Types of GlandsPancreas: regulates sugar metabolism • Produces the hormones insulin, glucagon, & somatostatin
The Types of GlandsGonads: regulates sexual characteristics and reproduction• Produce Testosterone (male sex hormone)• Produce Estrogen (female sex hormones)• Produce Progesterone (female sex hormones)
