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Endocrine System (Endocrine Glands (Anterior Pituitary Gland…

- - - - Stimulate adrenal cortex to release hormone.
    - - Stimulates growth of cells and epiphyseal plate.
    - - Stimulates gonads to release hormone.
    - - Stimulate the thyroid to release hormone.
    - - Stimulation of mammary glands.
  - - - Increases metabolic rate.
    - - Active only in children. Decreases osteoclast activity.
  - - - Increase blood calcium level, when it detects that it is low. Has three targets: bone, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys.
  - - - Secretes glucocorticoids, maintains blood glucose levels. Our "stress" hormone.
    - - Secretes glucocorticoids and androgen. Androgen is converted in other tissues to testosterone and estrogen.
    - - Secrete mineralocorticoids, makes kidneys retain sodium and water.
  - - - Cause T-lymphocytes to become immunocompetent.
- - - - In the nervous system, all three types of muscles.. In the endocrine system, target cells from various locations.
    - - In the nervous system it takes milliseconds. In the endocrine system, it can take seconds/hours/days.
    - - In the nervous system they are local; synapse binds to receptor in effector cell membrane. In the endocrine system they are nearby or far target cells.
    - - In the nervous system it takes milliseconds. In the endocrine system, it can take seconds to days.
    - - In the nervous system they are neurotransmitters. In the endocrine system they are hormones.