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endocrine system (Major endocrine glands/organs and their functions…
endocrine system
Major endocrine glands/organs and their functions
hypothalamus
produces hormones that stimulates the pituitary gland
melatonin
controls sleep cycle, alertness, and temperature
pituitary gland
"master gland" and signals other glands to produce their hormones when needed
anterior lobe
makes and releases hormones under control of the hypothalamus
posterior lobe
stores and secretes hormones and end them t the body
antidiuretic hormone
regulates fluid balance by increasing body fluid volume and decrease urine output
oxytocin
stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor and milk.
names of the hormones
produced and their target organs along with functions
follicle stimulating hormone
stimulates egg maturation in the ovary and release sex hormones
luteinizing hormone
both involved with development of ovaries and testes
adrenocortcotropic hormone
stimulates the adrenal gland to release cortisol
human growth hormone
stimulates growth during infancy and puberty
prolactin
initiates and maintains milk secretion
thyroid stimulating hormone
control basal metabolic rate by releasing thyroxine
melanocyte stimulating hormone
stimulates production of melanin in the skin
Diseases associated with the endocrine
system (include signs and symptoms of Diabetes Miletus)
Type 1 Diabetes
signs + symptoms :red_flag:
increased thirst
frequent urination
extreme hunger
unintended weight loss
mood changes
fatigue
blurred vision
Type 2 Diabetes
signs + symptoms :red_flag:
always feeling hungry
tiredness
blurry vision
slow healing of cuts and wounds
numbness
thyroid cancer
grave's disease
hyperthyroidism
cushing's syndrome
metabolic disorder
Major functions of the
endocrine system
secrete hormones into the blood that carries it through the body.
regulates body growth, metabolism, and sexual development.