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Endocrine System (Thyroid Gland (image, Butterfly shape, lumens--…
Endocrine System
Thyroid Gland
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thyroglobulin, which is used in the formation of the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4.
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calcitonin, which regulates calcium levels.
The function of both T3 and T4 is to regulate metabolism by breaking down carbohydrates and fats along with synthesizing proteins. T3 is more effective but T4 is more abundant.
calcitonin release, by a high concentration of calcium in the bloodstream.levels of calcium are high, the calcium ions bind to specific receptors the C cells stimulates the release of calcitonin.
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Adrenal Gland
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Adrenal Cortex
secretes aldosterone, cortisol and sex hormones.
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Pancreas
an exocrine gland, secreting digestive enzymes, but it also plays a role as an endocrine gland.
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FUNCTION
Group of Organs, secrete Hormones.Maintain homeostasis by coordinating and regulating cell, tissues, organs and system activities
Reproduction, Growth, Development, Defense against stress, water electrolyte and nutrient balance, energy, Cellular metabolism.
Parathyroid Gland
main functional cells are called the chief cells and they produce and secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) which is the major hormone that controls calcium regulation.
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The Gonads
males testes and the female ovaries,
