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Organs with Endocrine Cells - Coggle Diagram
Organs with Endocrine Cells
Hypothalamus
Various releasing and inhibiting hormones
Target: Anterior Pituitary
Effect: Regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary
Kidney
Erythropoietin
Target: Bone marrow
Effect: Stimulates red blood cell production
Heart
Atrial natriuretic peptide
Target: Kidneys
Effect: Regulates blood pressure and fluid balance
Pancreas
Insulin
Target: Liver, muscle, and fat cells
Effect: Lowers blood glucose levels
Glucagon
Target: Liver
Effect: Raises blood glucose levels
Thymus
Thymosin
Target: T cells
Effect: Stimulates the development of T cells
GI Tract
Gastrin
Target: Stomach
Effect: Stimulates the release of gastric acid
Secretin
Target: Pancreas and stomach
Effect: Regulates the pH of the duodenum
Gonads (Testes/Ovaries)
Testosterone
Target: Various tissues, including the reproductive organs
Effect: Promotes male secondary sexual characteristics
Estrogen and Progesterone
Target: Various tissues, including the reproductive organs
Effect: Regulates the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics