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The Endocrine System (Organs with endocrine cells (Pancreas (Maintains…
The Endocrine System
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Endocrine Organs
Anterior Pituitary
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Lactotropes(PRL)
Prolactin
Secretion of estrogen/progesterone, milk production
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Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin
In females-stimulates smooth muscle in uterus to contract, ejection of milk from breasts
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Adrenal Cortex
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Produces corticoids
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Glucocorticoids
affect metabolism, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-proliferative, and vasoconstrictive
Adrenal Medulla
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Converts tyrosine into epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine
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