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Organs with Endocrine Cells (Hypothalamus (Oxytocin (In females:…
Organs with Endocrine Cells
Hypothalamus
Oxytocin
In females: stimulates the contraction of the uterine wall during childbirth and is responsible for milk ejection from the mammary glands
In males: induces smooth muscle contraction in reproductive organs during ejaculation.
Kidney
Calcltriol-
A form a vitamin D which is synthesized within the kidney by endocrine cells when stimulated by increased blood levels of parathyroid hormone. This hormone increases calcium levels in body fluids.
Pancreas
Glucagon
Causes target cells in the liver to break down glycogen into glucose and releases it into the blood, leading to an increase in blood glucose levels
Thymus
Thymosins
Stimulates and promotes the growth, differentiation, and maturation of T-lyphocytes which are a type of white blood cell.
Testes
Androgens
This is the male sex hormone which is often converted into testosterone.
GI tract
Gastrin
Gastrin is in the lining of the stomach and small intestine. Gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid.
Ovaries
Estrogen
The ovaries produce this female sex hormone