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Endocrine System (Endocrine Tissues/Cells (Gonades (Testes (Secretes…

- - - - Alpha
        
        Secrete glucagun which increases blood glucose levels
      - Beta
        
        Secretes insulin which decreases blood glucose levels
  - - - Secretes Testosterone
    - - Secrets Estrogen and Progesterone
- - - - Zona Glomerulosa
        
        Secretes Mineralocorticoids
        
        Makes kidneys retain sodium and water
      - Zona Fasciculata
        
        Secretes Glucocorticoid
        
        Maintains glucose level
      - Zona Reticularis
        
        Secretes
        
        Glucocorticoid
        
        Maintains glucose level
        
        Androgen
        
        Converted to estrogen
    - - Contains specialized neuron cells that is stimulated by sympathetic nervous system and secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
  - - - Thyroid Hormone
        
        Increases metabolic rate
      - Calcitonin
        
        Active only in children
        
        Decrease osteoclast activity
  - - - Increases blood calcium level when it detects it to be low
  - - - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
        
        Stimulates thyroid to release hormone
      - Prolactin
        
        Stimulates mammary glands to produce milk
      - Gonadotropin Hormones
        
        Stimulates gonades to release hormone
      - Adrenocorticotrpic Hormone
        
        Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release hormone
      - Growth Hormone
        
        Stimulates growth of cells in epiphyseal plate
  - - - Causes T lymphocytes to become immunocompetent