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Hormones and glands (Major endocrine glands (Pituitary gland (FSH -…
Hormones and glands
Major endocrine glands
Pituitary gland
FSH - Stimulates follicle growth in hormones
LH Hormone - Stimulates ovulation in female
ACTH - Regulates cortisol hormone
Growth hormone - Regulates muscle and bone growth
Thyroid gland
Produces thyroxine
Plays important roles in heart development function brain development and digesting
Adrenal gland
Adrenaline triggers fight or flight response
Air passages to dilute to provide muscles to dilate to provide muscles with oxygen
Testis
Produces testosterone and results in male characteristics
Increased muscle and bone mass increased body hair
Pancreas
Produces insulin reduces blood glucose levels
Produces glycogen which increases blood glucose levels
Ovary
Produce oestrogen develops female sexual characteristics
Produces progesterone regulates inner lining at the uterus
Endocrine System
Hormone system
Works slower then nervous system
Causes response in all parts of the body
Target organ
An organ that is affected by a specific hormone
Hormone changes what hormone is doing
Insulin hormone targets liver organ to take in glucose from blood
How do Hormone get around body
Hormones get around the body through blood
Different hormones are released by different glands