1. Homeostasis: The Endocrine System
Chapter 10
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2. The Endocrine Glands
Also includes organs from other systems that produce hormones
Examples:

3. The Endocrine Glands

4. Produces hormones that act on the pituitary
Hypothalmus
Part of the brain
Produces hormones that act on the pituitary
Releasing hormones
Example:
Inhibiting hormones

5. 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)

6. Growth hormone
Controls cell division, protein synthesis and bone growth in children and adolescents
Problems can lead to dwarfism or giantism

7. Thyroid and Parathyroid
Found in the front of the throat
Hormones:
Thyroxine:
Calcitonin:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH):

8. 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

9. Thyroid and parathyroid
Important for the control of calcium levels
Calcium is found in the:
Bone
Important for?
Blood

10. Control of calcium levels

11. Adrenal Gland Located on the kidneys Hormones:
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine:
Aldosterone:
Cortisol: