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Endocrine System
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Endocrine System is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things
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Exocrine or Endocrine Exocrine – release products (enzymes) into ducts Ex) Sweat, tears, digestive juices Endocrine – directly to bloodstream; NO DUCTS Ex) Hormones
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Endocrine System Glands – release products to bloodstream directly. Horomones – products deliver messages to body Target cells – have specific receptors for specific hormones
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The major glands that make up the human endocrine system include the: hypothalamus. pituitary gland. thyroid. parathyroids. adrenal glands. pineal body. reproductive glands (which include the ovaries and testes) pancreas.
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Hypothalamus The portion of the brain that maintains the body’s internal balance (homeostasis). The hypothalamus is the link between the endocrine and nervous systems. The hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones, which stop and start the production of other hormones throughout the body.