Endocrine Sytem

Endocrine
-came from the greek work krino which means to separate.
-ductless glands that secretes hormones internally usually into the
circulatory system.
Hormones
- substance secreted by the endocrine tissues into the blood that acts
on a target tissue to produce a specific response.

Functions of the Endocrine System:

1. Water balance
2. Uterine contraction and milk production
3. Growth, metabolism, and tissue nutrition
4. Ion Regulation
5. Heart rate and blood pressure regulation
6. Blood glucose control
7. Immune system regulation
8. Reproductive functions control

There are two types of endocrine glands

1. endocrine- ductless/ no glands
2. exocrine- with duct/glands

Secretions and Functions of Other Glands of the Body.

Gland Hormone Response

Pituitary Gland Growth Hormone Increase protein
synthesis
Thryroid-Stimulating Increases thyroid
Hormone hormone secretion
Anti diuretic hormone Decreases urine output
Oxytocin Increases uterine
contraction, increase
milk production
Thyroid Gland Thyroid hormones Increase metabolic rate
Pancreas Insulin Increase breakdown of
glucose
Testes Testosterone Aids in sperm
production, maintenance
of functional
reproductive organs,
secondary sexual
characteristic, and
sexual behaviour
Ovaries Estrogen and Aid in uterine and
progesterone mammary gland
development and
function
Thymus Gland Thymosin Promote immune
system development
Pineal body Melatonin Inhibits reproduction