Endocrine System Mariah Mancinas P:1
Major functions of the endocrine system
Major endocrine glands/organs and their functions
Compare and contrast steroid vs. non-steroid hormones and list the hormones for each
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Homeostatic mechanisms of hormone regulation
Diseases associated with the endocrine system
Growth and Devolopment
Metabolism: Breaking down food and getting nutrients as well as energy
Fertility and Sexual Function
Sleep
Hormone production to maintain homeostasis
Release of Hormones
Hormones go into blood stream to let hormone travel to cells in the other parts of our body
Endocrine hormone: Controls mood, growth and Development
Endocrine regulates how much one of our hormone is producted
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Blood Glucose levels: Responsible for heeping homeostatic processes
Controls blood pressure
Regulates the internal conditions of cells
Regulates temperature, water, and sugar levels.
Diabetes: A disease is which the pancreases produces little to no insulin.
Addisons Disease: A disease in which you have progressive anemia, low blood pressure, you feel weak and it is caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex.
Cushings Syndrome: A disease which is caused by overproduction of corticosteroid hormones.
Graves Disease: A swelling of the neck,overactive thyroid gland
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Steroid Hormones
Non- steroid Hormones
Produce lipid called cholesterol
Have protein, small peptides and modified amino acids
Change gene expression
Relases secondary messangers
Penetrate Cell Membrane
Reach Nucleus
Bind to cell Membrane
Not soluble in fat
Soulble in fat