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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (ENDOCRINE GLANDS (Hypothalamus (Releasing hormones,…
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Formed
glands
worked together
organs
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Hypothalamus
Releasing hormones
Neurohormones
control the pituitary gland
Pineal gland
daily sleep-wake
hormone melatonin
Pituitary gland
Directs the activity
other endocrine glands
hormones including
Gonadotropic
sex organs
Oxytocin
uterine contractions
Growth
elongation of bones
Thyriod gland
body's overall metabolic rate
thyroxin
calcitonin
blood calcium levels
Adrenal glands
Cortisol
Regulate metabolism
Aldosterone
Regulate kidney function
Adrenaline
high-stress situations
Pancreatic islets
Control blood glucose levels
two antagonistic hormones
Glucagon
Insulin
Gonads
Development
secondary sexual characteristics
sex organs
testes
testosterone
ovaries
oestrogen
progesterone
REGULATION
Regulated by brain
isolated locations
brain manages
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
hypothalamus direct pituitary gland
pituitary gland
produce
secrete
hormones
direct other glands
Self-regulation
feedback mechanism
levels
too high
too low
blood gloucose
insulin
glucagon
its own correction