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3 mar 2021 · Endocrine System and hormonal feedback mechanisms. The endocrine system regulates physiological activities through the secretion of chemical messengers called hormones from endocrine glands. Hormones are transported via the bloodstream to target organs and tissues to affect cellular activities.
- Endocrine glands and their hormones
The document summarizes the important endocrine glands and...
- 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 ...
19 sie 2017 · • These hormones regulate the body's growth, metabolism (the physical and chemical processes of the body), and sexual development and function. • The hormones are released into the bloodstream and may affect one or several organs throughout the body.
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.
Chapter 9: The Endocrine System Section 9.2 Human Growth Hormone The anterior pituitary gland regulates growth, development, and metabolism through the production and secretion of human growth hormone (hGH). This hormone affects almost every body tissue.
14 sie 2014 · E N D. Presentation Transcript. Endocrine System Hormones. 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.
