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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Pituitary Gland
Frontal Lobe
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FSH
In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovaries.
In men, FSH helps control the production of sperm.
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Prolactin
Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers.
ACTH
ACTH key function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol from the cortex of the adrenal gland.
MSH
MSH is essential for preserving the skin from ultraviolet rays, the development of pigmentation, and controlling appetite
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Function
The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and mood.
