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Endocrine System (Endocrine Glands (Adrenal Cortex (Zona Reticularis…

- - - - Thyroid Hormones
        
        Increases rate of metabolism (conversion of nutrients and oxygen to energy)
  - - - Most superficial layer that secretes minerals, corticoids, and makes kidneys re-absorb water and sodium
    - - Secretes glucocorticoids (helps keep blood glucose levels normal and dealing with stress, both long term and short term)
    - - Secrets both glucocorticoids and androgen (secretes in other tissue that later becomes testosterone and estrogen)
      - Adrenal Medulla
        
        Part of sympathetic and endocrine system
      - Pancreas
        
        Exocrine and endocrine functionalities that has islet cells
        
        Alpha Cels
        
        Has glucagon that increases blood glucose levels
        
        Beta Cells
        
        Decreases blood glucose levels