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Endocrine system
The main system that coordinates the chemicals produced by the body to controlcertain functions.
It influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. The endocrinesystem is instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function,metabolism, and sexual function and reproductive processes.
In general, the endocrine system is in charge of body processes that happen slowly,such as cell growth. Faster processes like breathing and body movement are controlledby the nervous system. But even though the nervous system and endocrine system areseparate systems, they often work together to help the body function properly.
Gland
is a group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off chemicals.
A gland selects and removes materials from the blood, processes them, and secretesthe finished chemical product for use somewhere in the body. Some types of glandsrelease their secretions in specific areas. For instance,
exocrine
 
glands
, such as thesweat and salivary glands, release secretions in the skin or inside the mouth.
 
Endocrine glands
, on the other hand, release more than 20 major hormones directlyinto the bloodstream where they can be transported to cells in other parts of the body.
Hypothalamus
Nerve cells in the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals thateither stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.
Pituitary
 
gland
It secretes hormones that signal reproductive organs to make sex hormones.
It also controls ovulation and menstrual cycle in women.
 
The
anterior lobe
regulates the activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive glands. Theanterior lobe produces hormones such as:
•
growth hormone
, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues andplays a role in the body's handling of nutrients and minerals
•
prolactin
, which activates milk production in women who are breastfeeding
•
thyrotropin
, which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones
•
corticotropin
, which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce certain hormonesThe pituitary also secretes
endorphins
, chemicals that act on the nervous system and reducefeelings of pain.The
posterior lobe
of the pituitary
Releases
antidiuretic
 
hormone
helps control the balance of water in the body.
Also produces
oxytocin
, which triggers the contractions of the uterus in a womanhaving a baby.The
thyroid
, located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterflyand produces the thyroid hormones
thyroxine
and
triiodothyronine
.
These hormones control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.The production and release of thyroid hormones is controlled by
thyrotropin
, which issecreted by the pituitary gland.
Attached to the thyroid are four tiny glands that function together called the
parathyroids
. They release
parathyroid hormone
, which regulates the level of calciumin the blood with the help of 
calcitonin
, which is produced in the thyroid.
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