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Endocrine system - Coggle Diagram
Endocrine system
organs and hormones of the system
Pancreas
Glucagon
Raises blood sugar levels
Insulin
Lowers blood sugar levels; stimulates metabolism of glucose, protein, and fat
Kidneys
Renin and angiotensin
Controls blood pressure, both directly and also by regulating aldosterone production from the adrenal glands
Erythropoietin
Affects red blood cell (RBC) production
Ovaries
Estrogen
Affects development of female sexual characteristics and reproductive development, important for functioning of uterus and breasts; also protects bone health
Progesterone
Stimulates the lining of the uterus for fertilization; prepares the breasts for milk production
Pituitary gland
Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
Affects water retention in kidneys; controls blood pressure
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in men.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in men
Growth hormone (GH)
Affects growth and development; stimulates protein production; affects fat distribution
Oxytocin
Stimulates contraction of uterus and milk ducts in the breast
Prolactin
Initiates and maintains milk production in breasts; impacts sex hormone levels
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones
Parathyroid glands
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Most important regulator of blood calcium levels
Adrenal glands
Aldosterone
Regulates salt, water balance, and blood pressure
Corticosteroid
Controls key functions in the body; acts as an anti-inflammatory; maintains blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength; regulates salt and water balance
Epinephrine
Increases heart rate, oxygen intake, and blood flow
Norepinephrine
Maintains blood pressure
Thyroid gland
Thyroid hormone
Controls metabolism; also affects growth, maturation, nervous system activity, and metabolism
Testes (testicles)
Testosterone
Develop and maintain male sexual characteristics and maturation
Pineal gland
Melatonin
Releases melatonin during night hours to help with sleep
Hypothalamus
Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)
Regulates thyroid stimulating hormone release in the pituitary gland
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
Regulates LH/FSH production in the pituitary gland
Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH)
Regulates growth hormone release in the pituitary gland
Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
Regulates adrenocorticotropin release in the pituitary gland
Thymus
Humoral factors
Helps develop the lymphoid system
Major Function of the system
The endocrine system, made up of all the body's different hormones, regulates all biological processes in the body
the growth and function of the reproductive system
through adulthood and into old age, including the development of the brain and nervous system.
the growth of metabolism and blood sugar levels.
The female ovaries, male testes, and pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are major functions of the endocrine system.