Structures 1
This is an organ that produces and secretes hormones
gland
hormone that starts the development of female reproductive organs, including breasts and endometrium
Estrogen
This is the gland that is called the master gland
Pituitary glad
Development of male traits/reproductive organs
Testosterone
Overproduction of growth hormone in children who are still growing
Gigantism
This composes of two glands, one is located on top of the kidneys.
Adrenal glands
The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the release of what two hormones?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
this gland aids in both the endocrine system along the digestive system.
Pancreas
Chemical substances secreted in our body through endocrine glands that regulate body processes
hormones
Over secretion of corticoid steroids from adrenal cortex
Symptoms: Weight gain with fat depositing esp around midsection, face (moon face) and between shoulders (buffalo hump), High BP (hypertension), High blood sugar (hyperglycemia), Slow healing of cuts
Cushings disease
These glands are a part of the female reproductive system.
Ovaries
These produce and secrete hormones
Glands
This gland serves both the endocrine and the lymphatic system, it is large during childhood
Thymus gland
Many steroid hormones with many functions:
Anti-inflammatory effects
Aldosterone (reabsorption of water)
Increase blood sugar
Corticosteroids
Causes low levels of calcium in blood, Usually after parathyroid glands removed/damaged
Symptoms (related to low blood calcium levels): Tingling/numbness, cramps, twitching
Hypoparathyroidism
This is a butterfly-shaped gland around the neck
Thyroid gland
Increases blood calcium level when it is too low (prevents/treats hypocalcemia)
Parathormone
These glands are a part of the male reproductive system.
Testes
Lowers blood calcium levels when they are too high
Calcitonin
Decreased secretion of corticoid hormones from the adrenal cortex
Symptoms: Darkening of the skin (bronze/tan appearance), Decreased BP (hypotension), Decreased blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Addisons disease
These are rice-sized glads attached to the posterior thyroid
Parathyroid
Causes the uterus to contract during childbirth
Oxytocin
Over secretion of thyroxine causing increased metabolism.
Symptoms: Weight loss despite eating more, Nervousness, Increased HR and BP, Exophthalmos (bulging eyeballs), Goiter (enlarged thyroid)
Hyperthyroidism
This hormone stimulates the growth of eggs within the ovaries.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Under secretion of thyroxine causing decreased metabolism
Symptoms: Fatigue, Unexplained weight gain, Constipation, Muscle aches, Goiter rarely, Dry, itchy skin and brittle hair
Hypothyroidism