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13 maj 2017 · The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system to regulate various bodily functions through hormonal and neural pathways. There are two main types of glands - endocrine glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, and exocrine glands which secrete substances through ducts. Read more.
- Endocrine glands and their hormones
The document summarizes the important endocrine glands and...
- The endocrine system and hormones
The document discusses the endocrine system and hormones. It...
- Endocrine glands and their hormones
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...
9 paź 2014 · The document summarizes the important endocrine glands and their hormones. It discusses the pituitary gland, which secretes growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin, ADH, and oxytocin; the adrenal cortex, which secretes cortisol and aldosterone; the thyroid gland, which secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine; the pancreas, which secretes ...
7 mar 2017 · The document discusses the endocrine system and hormones. It defines hormones as chemical substances produced by glands and carried by the blood that alter the activity of target organs. Specific endocrine glands and their secretions are identified, including the adrenal glands which secrete adrenaline during fight or flight situations to ...
Endocrine glands and their hormones help regulate metabolic processes. They control the rate of certain chemical reactions and in the transportation of substances across membranes and help regulate water and electrolyte balance. They also play a vital role in reproduction, development and growth.
14 sie 2014 · Regulation • Why are hormones needed? • chemical messages from one body part to another • communication needed to coordinate whole body • homeostasis & regulation • metabolism • growth • development • maturation • reproduction growth hormones
9 wrz 2014 · Lecture Overview • Overview of the Endocrine System • Hormone Chemistry and Actions • Control of Hormone Secretion ----- • The Hypothalamus / Pituitary Gland • The Thyroid Gland • The Parathyroid Glands
