the endocrine system
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The Endocrine System. The Endocrine System are the glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Endocrine System. One of the body’s two communication systems Nervous and endocrine A set of glands that produce hormones-- chemical messengers that circulate in the blood. hormones. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Endocrine System
The Endocrine System are the glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine System
One of the body’s two communication systemsNervous and endocrine
A set of glands that produce hormones-- chemical messengers that circulate in the blood
hormones
What are hormones? The things adults say teenagers have too
much of… Chemical messengers circulated in the
bloodstream.
Hormone
Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands and circulated in the blood
Similar to neurotransmitters in that they are also messengers
Slower communication system, but with longer lasting effects
Endocrine System
Hypothalamus
Brain region that controls the pituitary gland
Controls homeostasis – the bodies ability to remain at a status quo level
Pituitary Gland
The endocrine system’s gland that controls the other endocrine glands
Called the “master gland”Located at the base of the brain and connects to the hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Controls thirst by controlling the amount of water in the body’s cells
Controls female contractions, and tells the mammary glands to produce milk for newborns
Pituitary Gland
May control grooming habits, companionship, and sexual behavior
Controls the flow of the human growth hormones – dwarfism and gigantism
Pineal Gland
Responsible for the hormone “Melatonin”
Increased levels of Melatonin cause behaviors associated with sleep
Decreased levels of Melatonin cause behaviors associated with wakefulness
Thyroid Gland
Endocrine gland that helps regulate the energy level in the body
Located in the neck
Endocrine System
Thyroid Glandcontrols body temperature Controls metabolism – our body’s ability to transform the food we eat into usable energy
Overactive? Behaviors may include excitability, insomnia, ADD, agitation, difficulty focusing
Reduced Activity? Behaviors may include sleepiness, reduced muscle tone, overweight
Adrenal Gland
Endocrine glands that help to arouse the body in times of stress
Located just above the kidneysRelease epinephrine (adrenaline)
and norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Endocrine System
Adrenal Glands
Increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar
hormones involved in human stress response
Pancreatic Gland
Regulates the level of blood sugar (insulin) in the blood
Endocrine System
Pancreas
Insulin is needed in the body to break down sugars in the body
Too much insulin in the body devours all of the sugar in the blood. Behaviors exhibited include sluggishness and inattentiveness.
Too little insulin causes a buildup of sugar in the blood and makes the kidneys use a lot more water to flush it out of the body. The extra water needed to flush the sugar comes from surrounding cells, which in turn dehydrates them and leaves them vulnerable to infection and poisons.
Sex Glands
Ovaries (females) and testes (males) are the glands that influence emotion and physical development.
Testosterone – primary males hormoneEstrogen – primary female hormoneMales and females have both estrogen
and testosterone in their systems.
Endocrine System
Gonads
Testicles – release androgens (male hormones)
Ovaries – release estrogens (female hormones)
The presence of these chemicals influence male and female reproductive characteristics.