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The Eye and the Endocrine System, Samantha Robles p.5 (names of the…
The Eye and the Endocrine System, Samantha Robles p.5
Major structures and
functions of the eye.
The main function of the eye is to convert light from the outside world into electrical nerve impulses.
cornea (clear)
iris (color)
pupil (opening)
Major functions of the endocrine system.
Pituitary, Pineal, Hypothalamus, Thyroid, Parathyroud, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Overy, Testes.
hormones that are intended to keep homeostasis, infulence metabolism, regulate growth
Diseases associated with the eye.
Cataracts - clouded lenses.
Glaucoma - fluid backup
Conjunctivitis - pinkeye infection
Color Blindness
Major glands/organs.
Posterior Pituitary
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Anterior Pituitary
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
Pancreas
Testes
Ovaries
Pineal Gland
Thymus.
Diseases associated with the endocrine system.
Graves Disease
Goiter
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Crushings Disease
names of the hormones produced and their target organs
along with functions of the hormones.
Calcitonin, Bones and Blood.
Is released when calcium ion levels in the blood rise above a certain set point.
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Major Hormones.
Influences calcium and vitamin D,
Thyroid Hormone (Thryoxine and triiodothyronine) (TH) Heart and Blood.
work together to regulate the body's metabolic rate. Increase cellular activity and energy usage in the body.
Insulin, Blood.
Reduces blood sugar levels.
Oxytocin, Breasts and Uterous.
Triggers uterine contractions during childbirth and realeses milkk during breastfeeding.
Cortisol (glucocorticoids) Heart and Blood.
Breakdown of proteins and lipids to produce glucose, also reduces inflamation and immune responses.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Kidneys.
Prevents water loss in the body by increasing the re-uptakes of water in the kidneys and reducing blood flow to sweat glands.
Glucagon, Blood.
Increases blood sugar levels.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Testes.
Stimulates the gonads to produce the sex hormones-estrogens in females and testoterone in males.
Aldostreone (mineralocorticoids) Kidneys and Blood.
A group of hormones that help regulate the concentration of mineral ions in the body.
Folliclestimulating Hormone (FSH) Follicle cells.
Stimulates the follicle cells of the gonads to produce gametes over in females and sperm in males.
Testosterone, Testes, muscle and bones.
Development of male reproductive tissues, increased muscle and bone and growth.
Prolactin (PRL) Breasts.
Stimulates the mammary glands of the breats to produce milk.
Epinephrine/Norepinephrine, Heart and Blood.
increased blood sugar levels vasocanstriction, increased heart rate, blood diversion.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Adrenal gland.
stimulates the adrenal cortex, the outer part of the adrenal gland, to produce it hormones.
Estrogen, uterus.
Reproductive maturation requiation of menstrual cycle.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Thyroid gland.
A tropic hormone responsible for the stimulation of the thyroid gland.
Progesterone, uterus.
Requiation of menstrual cycle.
Growth Hormone (GH) Liver.
Stimulates the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF.
Melatonin, Major Hormones.
Influences sleep cycle.
Thymosin, Cells.
Development of thymophocytes.