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7 mar 2024 · The document provides an overview of the endocrine system, including its major glands and hormones. It discusses the classical endocrine glands like the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenals. It explains how the hypothalamus regulates the pituitary which in turn regulates other glands.
2 What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system regulates metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, reproduction, sleep, and your mood. It uses glands to regulate these...
This lecture covers endocrine development, note that a better understanding can be made if you understand the adult function of each endocrine organ (though this will not be covered in the Lecture). Endocrine development is sometimes divided into neuroendocrine and endocrine and is also generally covered piecemeal in all embryology
1- Regulation of hormone synthesis and secretion: The release of hormones is stimulated by changes in the environment or physiologic state or by stimulatory hormone
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.
Lecture objectives. Define the terms hormone, target cell, and receptor. Understand the chemical nature of different classes of hormones and how this determines their mechanism of action on target cells. Contrast membrane bound and intracellular hormone receptors.
regulate the growth, development, and function of the gonads – activated by (driver) a single releasing hormone from the hypothalamus – 2 hormones (3 names) • Luteinizing hormone (LH) – in females targets the ovaries to ovulate (release of an oocyte) and increase secretion of estrogen and
