Endocrine System
Major Functions
Major Organs
Major Glands
Diseases
Hormones
Prolactin
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Luteinizing Hormone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Growth Hormone
Antidiuretic Hormone
Melatonin
Oxytocin
Regulates sleep cycle
Affects the bones and muscles in your body to cause growth at puberty
Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to produce Thyroxine(T3) and Triidothyrine(T4)
Regulates levels of the steroid hormone Cortisol
Affects the breast by causing milk production during pregnancy
Affects the Ovaries and the Testes, stimulating them into releasing an egg and for a male the production of sperm
Affects the ovaries by stimulating ovulation
Stimulates nail and hair growth
Affects the kidneys by letting them know how much water they need to store and filter
Plays large role in birth, helps with lactation, releases by having human contact
Homeostasis In The Body
Metabolism
Sexual Development
Growth
Endocrine system is responsible for the growth spurt you have during puberty
Endocrine System determines how effective your metabolism is due to the Thyroid Gland
Endocrine System is responsible for the development that happens once you hit puberty
Pancreas
Ovaries
Testes
Thyroid Gland
Thymus Gland
Pituitary Gland
Adrenal Gland
Pineal Gland
Insulin
Glucagon
Lowers Blood Glucose Level
Highers Blood Glucose Level
Releases testosterone
Receives hormones to begin sperm production
Releases Estrogen
Receives signals in order to produce and release eggs
Produces Melatonin
Helps sleep
Referred to as the "Master Gland"
Controls most other hormone secreting glands in the body
Releases TSH, T3, and T4
Controls metabolism
Para Thyroid Gland
Releases Calcitonin and Calcitrol
Raises and Lowers blood calcium level
Responsible for the production of T cells
Controls immune response
Is able to control your metabolism, blood pressure, and immune system on a short term notice
allows for the "Fight or Flight" instincts
Thyroid Cancer
Addison's Disease
Osteoporosis
Cushing's Syndrome
Type 2 Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Type 1 Diabetes
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis