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Unlike exocrine glands(sweat, salivary), endocrine glands secrete their respective substances directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct. These endocrine glands belong to the body’s control system and they produce hormones which help to regulate the functions of cells and tissues.
- Endocrine Glands and Hormones
The network of hormone-producing organs and glands, the...
- Endocrine Glands and Hormones
The collection of endocrine glands makes up the endocrine system. The main endocrine glands are the pituitary (anterior and posterior lobes), thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), pancreas and gonads. The pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus of the lower forebrain.
The network of hormone-producing organs and glands, the endocrine system, helps control body functions. The hypothalamus reacts by enhancing the appropriate endocrine activity to restore this balance.
Chapter Summary The endocrine system works together with the nervous system to coordinate body functions and maintain homeostasis. Endocrine glands release chemicals called hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones affect the functioning of target organs at other locations in the body.
Explain how hormone production is regulated. Describe the role of different glands in the endocrine system. Explain how the different glands work together to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system produces hormones that function to control and regulate many different body processes.
This Osmosis High-Yield Note provides an overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System essentials. All Osmosis Notes are clearly laid-out and contain striking images, tables, and diagrams to help visual learners understand complex topics quickly and efficiently.
1 paź 2024 · The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. The endocrine system is regulated by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which also secretes hormones.
