By Molly Grist and Kaycee Robinson

1. Source: http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/HTBW/endocrine.html By Molly Grist and Kaycee Robinson

2. contents http://onesource4wellness.com/category/cam/page/2/ Source: • Front cover. • Contents. • How does the endocrine system work • What are the main body parts in the endocrine system. • Thyroid • Cancer of the thyroid • Adrenals • Cancer of the adrenals • Pancreas • Cancer of the pancreas • Does the endocrine system work the same way in other species? • Elements of the endocrine system Source: cropped it out of a picture Source from the picture not cropped: onesource4wellness.com/category/cam/page/2

3. Contents continue • The importance of the endocrine system • The cells in the endocrine system • Model of the endocrine system • Diseases, disorders and illnesses of the endocrine system • Bibliography • End slide http://www.aokainc.com/endocrine-system-diagram-2/

4. How does the endocrine system work • Your body produces its own chemicals and uses them to control curtain functions and the main system that coordinates these chemicals is called the endocrine system.

5. What are the main body parts in the endocrine system • Thyroid • Adrenals • Pancreas

6. The Thyroid How to say thyroid thy-royd What is a thyroid? The thyroid is a gland, which is an organ that produces special chemicals called hormones. The major hormones that the thyroid makes and releases into the bloodstream What does my thyroid gland do? The thyroid makes two hormones that it goes into the blood stream. One is called thyroxine; this hormone contains four atoms of iodine and is often called T4. The other is called triiodothyronine, which contains three atoms of iodine and is often called T3.. Source http://www.hxbenefit.com/thyroid-noduleshtml Did you know: The thyroid is shaped like a butter fly or bow

7. Papillary thyroid cancer • it is the most common type of thyroid cancer, it • makes up about 80% of all cases of thyroid cancer. • It is one of the fastest growing cancer types with over 20,000 new cases a year Cancer of the thyroid • There are four main types of thyroid cancer. • papillary thyroid cancer • Follicular Thyroid Cancer • medullary thyroid cancer. • anaplastic thyroid cancer anaplastic thyroid cancer • The anaplastic thyroid cancer is rear • Anaplastic thyroid cancer grows very rapidly and is an invasive type of thyroid cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 60. The cause is unknown. • Anaplastic cancer accounts for only about 1% of all thyroid cancers. • Follicular Thyroid Cancer • occurs more commonly in middle-aged women Unlike other thyroid cancers • up to 33% of patients may have the cancer spread to the bones, lung, liver, or brain • Medullary thyroid • Medullary thyroid cancer comprises 3% to 4% of all thyroid cancers. • These tumours usually present as a mass in the thyroid,

8. Adrenals What are the adrenals? Your adrenal glands are really important to your body in times of trouble, like when you're sick or under stress. Adrenaline is one of the adrenal gland hormones, gives you the boost you need if you're being chased by a wild animal or you brother or sister. Source: http://aschulznd.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/adrenal-fatigue

9. Cancer of the adrendals

10. Pancreas Source: http://www.aboutcancer.com/pancreas2.htm

11. Cancer of the pancreas

12. Does the endocrine system work the same way in other species?

13. Elements of the endocrine system

14. The importance of the endocrine system

15. The cells in the endocrine system

16. model of the endocrine system

17. Diseases, disorders and illnesses of the endocrine system

18. Bibliography • http://canceraustralia.gov.au/affected-cancer/cancer-types/thyroid-cancer • http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/HTBW/endocrine.html • http://www.pennmedicine.org/health_info/body_guide/reftext/html/endo_sys_fin.html

19. End slide • Thank you for learning about the endocrine system • Have a great day I hope you enjoyed our PowerPoint Source: http://onesource4wellness.com/category/cam/page/2/