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Chasitty Morales p.6 Endocrine system - Coggle Diagram
Chasitty Morales p.6 Endocrine system
Major endocrine glands/organs and their functions
The thyroid gland and parathyroid glands are located in front of the neck. The thyroid plays a part in body's metabolism.
Major functions of the endocrine system
metabolism
growth and development
sexual function and reproduction
heart rate
blood pressure
appetite
sleeping and waking cycles
body temperature
Diseases associated with the endocrine system
diabetes mellitus, acromegaly, Addison's disease , Cushing's syndrome , Graves' disease
Compare and contrast steroid vs. non-steroid hormones and list the hormones for each
category
Each type of hormone acts on a target cell in a different way. Steroid hormones are produced from a lipid called cholesterol. Nonsteroid hormones include proteins, small peptides, and modified amino acids.
Homeostatic mechanisms of hormone regulation (negative and positive feedback)
Hormones are responsible for key homeostatic processes including control of blood glucose levels and control of blood pressure. Homeostasis is the regulation of conditions in cells.
Include the hormones produced, their functions and their target organs
Thyroid gland releases two hormones Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine which helps in controlling the metabolism of our body
Insulin
Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Testosterone
Serotonin
Cortisol