1. Glands of the Endocrine System

2. Location
Directions: Label the glands on the body

3. Pituitary Gland Hormone Target Cell/Tissue
Effect on Target Cell/Tissue
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Ovaries & testes
Stimulates production of mature eggs & sperm
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Prepares uterus for implantation of fertilized egg
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid gland
Stimulates production of thyroxine
Adreno-corticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Kidney
Release hormones from kidney cortex
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
Cells throughout body
Stimulates growth
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
Skin
Stimulates melanin pigment
Prolactin
Mammary glands
Produce breast milk

4. Pituitary Gland: Cont’d
Disease- Human growth hormone deficiency
Cause: Hyposecretion of HGH
Treatment: Growth hormone injections

5. Hypothalamus Hormones secreted Target Cells/Target Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Target Tissue
ADH
Kidney
Absorbs water
Oxytocin
Uterus
Causes contractions

6. Pineal Gland Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Melatonin
Thyroid & Adrenal Cortex
Cause sleepiness
Circadian Rhythm
Disease
Name: SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
Cause: Hypersecretion of melatonin
Symptoms: Weight gain, depression, fatigue
Treatment: Sun lamp

7. Thyroid Hormone Secreted Target Cells Effect on target cells Thyroxine
Cells throughout body
Primary regulation of metabolism
Calcitonin
Kidney, S.I. & bone
Maintain calcium balance
Diseases
Hyperthyroidism
Cause: Hypersecretion of thyroxine
Symptoms: Bulging eyes, hair loss, shakiness
Treatment: Surgery
Hypothyroidism
Cause: Hyposecretion of thyroxine
Symptoms: Fatigue, depression
Treatment: Thyroxine supplement

8. Parathyroid Hormones Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Parathyroid hormones (PTH)
Bones
Primary gland to control calcium levels

9. Thymus Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Thymosin
Lymphatic System (immune system)
Promotes development of T cells & lymphocytes (immune system)

10. Pancreas Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Insulin
Liver, skeletal muscle, fat
Reduces glucose levels in the blood
Glucagon
Increases glucose levels in the blood
Disease
Diabetes mellitus
Cause: Hyposecretion of insulin
Symptoms: Excessive urination, dehydration, weight loss
Treatment: Insulin injections

11. Adrenal Medulla Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Corticosteroids
Heart & digestive system
Regulate blood volume & pressure
Control metabolism of food
Epinephrine
Heart & lungs
Increase heart rate & blood pressure
Enlarge air passageways
Norepinephrine

12. Adrenal Medulla: Cont’d
Disease
Addison’s Disease
Cause: Hyposecretion of adrenal gland
Symptoms: Weakness, fatigue, dizziness
Treatment: Corticosteroids & fluids

13. Testes Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Testosterone
Bones & muscles, vocal cords, sweat glands, brain
Secondary male characteristics

14. Ovaries Hormone Secreted Target Cells/Tissue
Effect on Target Cells/Tissue
Estrogen
Breast, brain, bone, liver, heart
Female secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone
Uterus
Builds uterine lining