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1 The Endocrine System By Arnav, Kevin and Keira 2 What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system regulates metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, reproduction, sleep, and...
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
The first is on endocrine histology (mainly of the HPA axis), the second is endocrine embryology (on this current page). 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).
The endocrine system produces hormones that are instrumental in maintaining homeostasis and regulating reproduction and development. A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by a cell that effects specific change in the cellular activity of other cells (target cells). Unlike exocrine glands (which produce substances such as saliva,
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.
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.
The nervous system controls homeostasis through nerve impulses and neurotransmitters, which act locally and quickly. The endocrine system uses hormones, which act more slowly in distant parts of the body. The nervous system controls neurons, muscle cells, and glandular cells.
