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Organs with Endocrine Cells - Coggle Diagram
Organs with Endocrine Cells
Hypothalamus
Dopamine
involved with adrenal glands in regards to stress
GnRH
secretes LH and FSH in pituitary gland leading to ovulation in females
secretes LH in pituitary gland in males
TRH
triggers thyroid stimulating hormones on pituitary gland
Kidney
Erythropoietin
control red blood cell production by regulating the differentiation and proliferation of erythroid progenitor cells in the bone marrow.
Pancreas
Insulin
stimulates the liver to store glucose in the form of glycogen.
Glucagon
causes the liver to engage in glycogenolysis, converting stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream.
Thymus
Thymopoietin
thymopoietin affects the body's capacity to maintain youthful function in everything from skin cells to brain cells.
Thymosins
stimulate the development of T cells
GI Tract
Various hormones related to digestion
Controls overall secretory activity and motility in GI tract
Testis
Testosterone
target organ is the penis and impacts frequency of erection and enlargement of penis in males
Ovaries
Estrogen
thickens the lining of the uterus, preparing it for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg.
Progesterone
stimulates the growth of blood vessels that supply the lining of the womb and stimulates glands in the endometrium to secrete nutrients that nourish the early embryo.
Inhibin
secretes LH leading to ovulation in females and the target organ is the ovary