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Endocrine System Rose Bui-Luu, P2 - Coggle Diagram
Endocrine System
Rose Bui-Luu, P2
Major Functions
Works w/ nervous system to maintain homeostasis
Made up of endocrine glands that secrete hormones into body fluids
assist in growth/development, reproduction, metabolism, etc.
Major Endocrine Glands/Organs
Brain
Pineal Gland
Hormone: melatonin
Active at night, suppressed during day
Secretes melatonin involved in regulation of circadian rhythms
Located near upper portion of thalamus
Pituitary Gland
Hormones
Anterior Lobe
Growth Hormone (GH)
Prolactin (PRL)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Posterior Lobe
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Oxytocin (OT)
Hypothalamus
Thoracic Cavity
Thyroid Gland
Hormones
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
Calcitonin
Parathyroid Gland
Hormones
Parathyroid Hormone
Thymus Gland
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
Reproductive Glands
Ovaries (Female)
Testes (Male)