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Endocrine System (Hormones Produced (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (Target :…

- - - - regulates level of steroid hormone cortisol
  - - - triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum
  - - - stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles
  - - - stimulates the growth of all body tissues
  - - - influencing behavior and regulating the immune system
  - - - stimulates the thyroid
  - - - influences cells to release calcium into the blood stream
  - - - controls the body's metabolic rate, heat generation, heart rate, etc.
  - - - raises blood sugar
  - - - has bone-sparing effect
  - - - helps body with food intake and helps maintain blood pressure
  - - - lowers blood sugar
  - - - necessary to maintain reproductive organs
  - - - responsible for maturation of the reproductive organs
  - - - involved in normal development of T lymphocytes and immune response
  - - - regulates our sleeping patterns
- - - - symptoms : obesity, stress, infections, changes in blood's fluid, influences hormone levels
  - - - symptoms : body functions will slow or shut down
  - - - symptoms : pain in the neck, enlarged lymph nodes, lump or swelling
  - - - symptoms : excessive sweating and hunger, fainting, fatigue, vomiting, nausea, shakiness, lightheadedness