Endocrine System 1. Endocrine system – system of glands throughout the body that regulate body functions. 2. Hormones – chemical substances produced in certain glands that help to regulate the way your body functions. 3. Metabolism – process by which the body gets energy from food.

Endocrine System 4. Parathyroid gland – regulate levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood. Adrenal gland – relate balance of salt and water in body. Aids in digestion and control the body’s response to emergencies and excitement.

Endocrine System Ovaries (female) – female reproductive gland. Hormones produced in the ovaries control sexual development and the maturing of eggs. Pituitary gland – produces several hormones that control the work of other glands. Regulate the body’s growth and development.

Endocrine System Thyroid gland – regulates body growth and the rate of metabolism. Pancreas – controls the level of sugar in the blood and provides the small intestine with digestive chemicals called enzymes. Testes (male) – male reproductive glands. Hormone produced in testes controls sexual development and the production of sperm.

Endocrine System 5. Diabetes Body Hormone Insulin 6. Lowers Sugar Blood

Endocrine System 7. Sugar Blood

Type 1 diabetes Germ-fighting cells in the body attach the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. Body doesn’t produce enough insulin, there is too much sugar. If not treated – can fall into a coma. Regularly inject themselves with insulin to keep blood sugar at right level.

Type 2 diabetes Produce a normal amount of insulin but body can’t use it well. Often develops in adulthood. More common in people who are overweight. People feel tired a lot and are often sick to their stomachs. People have to carefully control their diets and engage in regular physical activity.

Thyroid disease Metabolism can be affected. Hypothyroidism – can’t make enough hormones to regulate metabolism. Person feels tired and cold, have dry skin, and gain extra weight. Can be treated with a thyroid replacement hormone.

Thyroid disease Hyperthyroidism – thyroid produces too many hormones. Leads to very high metabolism. Can lead to sweating, excessive eating, weight loss, tremors, and muscle weakness. Can be treated with medication.