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A brief summary of the reproductive biology’s correlation to the brain, pituitary,

and endocrine system:

The reproductive biology correlates with the brain, pituitary gland, and
endocrine system in a constant manner. The endocrine system plays a major role by
acting on the neurons in the brain by initiating electrochemical changes. The brain
then send signals/nerve impulses in the form of hormone to the pituitary gland
(hypophysis) to stimulate or to inhibit the production of hormones. Evidently, the
pituitary gland or also referred to as the “master gland” is responsible in synthesizing
and secreting hormones that travels into the blood stream and influences many parts
of the body, which includes the other part of the endocrine system. This is referred to
as a feedback loop which involves the communication from the endocrine system to
the brain to the pituitary gland and back to the endocrine system. Due to the fact
that these organs work interconnected for the control of basic behavioral activities
and regulation of body functions, the reproductive system will not function if one of
these organs is removed. A change in sexual behavior would be observed. There would
be problems regarding reproduction like infertility, ovulation, hormonal imbalances
which results to irregular menstrual cycle, and poor response to stress. The brain,
pituitary gland, and endocrine system are interdependent and functions together for
the regulation of equilibrium in our internal environment. Moreover, let us not forget
that the hormones which are called the internal molecular messengers are essential in
this process.

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