Diseases
What two diseases did we talk about today?
Osteoporosis and PCOS.
What does the endocrine system contain?
9 major glands and organs.
Are the ovaries in the male or female reproductive system?
Female.
What is the Thyroid shaped like?
A butterfly!
What two systems did we talk about interacting with the endocrine system?
The reproductive and nervous system.
What parts of the skeleton does Osteoporosis affect?
Specifically the hips, spine, and wrists.
Where do the hormones go?
Into the blood systems.
What are the Adrenal glands shaped like?
Triangles!
What are the two glands in the throat that are associated with the endocrine system?
The Parathyroid and Thyroid gland.
What two hormones do the testes and ovaries produce?
Estrogen and Testosterone.
How does PCOS affect your hormones?
It causes irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and infertility.
Where are the hormones delivered?
To all parts of the body.
What are the three parts of the brain associated with the endocrine system?
What are the three pieces of the endocrine system located in the torso and chest?
The Thymus, Pancreas, and Adrenal gland.
What is the main bridge between the nervous and endocrine systems?
The Hypothalamus.
How are a few ways you can treat Osteoporosis?
Medication, regular check ups, exercise, healthy diet, avoiding smoking, and physical activity.
What do the 9 major glands and organs do?
They produce,store, and secrete hormones.
What does the Pancreas do?
It regulates the level of glucose in blood.
What does the Adrenal gland do?
It reacts to stress.
What do the nervous system and endocrine system work together to maintain?
Homeostasis.
What are a few symptoms of PCOS?
Hair loss, hirsutism, pelvic pain, infertility, overweight, irregular periods, fatigue, high testosterone, acne, and skin tags.
What do the secreted hormones control?
Body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure to reproduction, sleep-wake cycle, and reaction to stress.
What does the Thymus do?
Plays a vital role in the body’s ability to fight diseases.
What does the Pineal gland do?
It produces melatonin and plays a vital role in your sleep-wake cycle.
What is the pathway called that the reproductive system and endocrine system work together through?
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.