glands
what are endocrine glands.
and organ that produces and releases hormones into the bloodstream
this hormone is produced by the pineal gland and helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
melatonin
this disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels
diabetes mellitus
what is transported throughout the blood
hormones
where is the hypothalamus located
at the base of the brain
where are the 5 major endocrine glands located in the body.
brain, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic region
the horomone produced by the thyroid gland
thyroxine
controls the growth through hormones
gigantism
what other systems does it work with
nervouse, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, skeletal and muscular
what does the pineal gland produces and what does it do
melatonin and regulates sleep
were are the adrenal glands found
found on top of each kidney
what does the pituitary gland produce
thyroid stimulating hormones
regulates many bodily functions
thyroid disease
what are the four key functions of the endocrine system
Regulating Metabolism and energy, The fight or flight response, Maintaining Internal Balance and Growth and Development
what does the parathyroid glands regulate
blood calcium
what will happen if your endocrine glands are absent
prevents the production of essential hormones which would be life-threatning.
gland found in the middle of the brain
pineal gland
this disease occures when the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones
addisons disease
What does your system do for your survival?
The endocrine system is important for survival because it regulates almost every biological process that is required to preserve homeostasis
the six roles
regualting metabolism, growth and develpopment, response to stress, mood and sleep regulation, maintenance of homeostasis and sexual function and repoduction
were is the pancrese found
behind the stomach
hormone produced by the parathyroid glands it increases calcium levels in blood
parathyroid hormone
treatments of cushings syndrome
surgery and medication
how does the system work
This system works by using glands throughout to release hormones into our bloodstream that act as chemical messengers.
where are the ovaries located
pelvis on both sides of the uterus