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Endocrine System (Eye (Fat Tissue (It functions as a cushion for the…

- - - - Affects target cells throughout the body by stimulating growth, repair, and reproduction
    - - Responsible for the stimulation of the thyroid gland
    - - Stimulates the mammary glands to make the breast produce milk
    - - Stimulation of the thyroid gland
  - - - Prevents water loss in the body by increasing the re-uptake of water in kidneys and reducing blood flow to sweat glands
    - - Triggers contractions during childbirth and releases milk during breastfeeding
  - - - Increasing levels of T3 and T4 lead to increased cellular activity and energy usage in the body
    - - Reduces the concentration of calcium ions in the blood by aiding the absorption of calcium into the matrix of bones
  - - - Released when calcium ion levels in the blood drop below a certain point
  - - - Breaks down proteins and lipids to produce glucose and reduces inflammation and immune response
    - - Hormones that help regulate the regulate concentration of mineral ions in the body
  - - - Increases the flow of blood to the brain and muscles
  - - - Lowers blood glucose levels after a meal and triggers the absorption of glucose from blood into cells
    - - Breaks down polysaccharide glycogen to release glucose into bloodstream
  - - - Causes the growth and increases in strength of the bones and muscles including the growth of long bones
  - - - Triggers the development of female uterine development, breast development, and the growth of pubic hair.
    - - Produced to relax the uterus and protect the fetus from the mother’s immune system and prevent premature delivery
  - - - Regulates human sleep-wake cycles
  - - - Trains and develops T-lymphocytes during fetal development and childhood
- - - - Hormone release caused by altered levels of ions or nutrients
    - - Hormone release caused by neural input
    - - Hormone release caused by another hormone (tropic)