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Endocrine System

Endocrine System. By: T he Gonads . The Endocrine System. The Endocrine System is made up of glands that are located throughout the body. A hormone is a specific messenger molecule synthesized and secreted by a group of specialized cells called an endocrine gland.

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Endocrine System

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  1. Endocrine System By: The Gonads

  2. The Endocrine System • The Endocrine System is made up of glands that are located throughout the body. • A hormone is a specific messenger molecule synthesized and secreted by a group of specialized cells called an endocrine gland. • Pheromones are communication chemicals, but are used to send signals to other members of the same species.

  3. Different Glands • The pituitary gland is called the “master gland” but it is under the control of the hypothalamus. • The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and consists of two parts, the outer cortex and the inner medulla. • The thyroid gland releases the thyroid hormone, which regulates homeostasis.

  4. Different Hormones • Steroid Hormones including prostaglandins which function especially in a variety of female functions and the sex hormones all of which are lipids made from cholesterol. • Antidiuretic Hormone or ADH hormone helps prevent excess water excretion by the kidneys.

  5. Different Organs • The pancreas has two functions. It serves as a ducted gland, secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine. The pancreas also serves as a gland to regulate blood sugar levels. • The gonads are sex organs that release estrogen and testosterone.

  6. Summary • The endocrine system is a system of glands throughout the body that send and receive chemical signals called hormones to various receptors in the body. When the signals are received the gland will act in a specific way based on what the hormone tells it to do whether it be sexually, bodily, or physically.

  7. Credits Created by The Gonads: Reed Walker Jordan Cranor Kevin Dickey Tucker Brown Matthew Young

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