Homeostasis: The Endocrine System Chapter 10 Pages 473 - 481
The Endocrine Glands Also includes organs from other systems that produce hormones Examples:
The Endocrine Glands
Produces hormones that act on the pituitary Hypothalmus Part of the brain Produces hormones that act on the pituitary Releasing hormones Example: Inhibiting hormones
Pituitary Gland “Master gland” that controls many of the other glands Two parts: Anterior and posterior Hormones: Growth hormone Thyroid-stimulating hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone Endorphins Antidiuretic hormone FSH, LH (reproductive)
Growth hormone Controls cell division, protein synthesis and bone growth in children and adolescents Problems can lead to dwarfism or giantism
Thyroid and Parathyroid Found in the front of the throat Hormones: Thyroxine: Calcitonin: Parathyroid hormone (PTH):
Thyroid and Parathyroid Thyroxine: Contains 4 iodine atoms Lack of iodine in diet, causes this hormone to be overproduced and to build up in the thyroid Disorder called goiter
Thyroid and parathyroid Important for the control of calcium levels Calcium is found in the: Bone Important for? Blood
Control of calcium levels
Adrenal Gland Located on the kidneys Hormones: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine: Aldosterone: Cortisol: