1. 8.1- The Endocrine System Endocrine system not only controls many of the body’s daily activities… But also it’s overall development

2. How It Works Its made up of a group of organs called GLANDS. The Chemical substance produced by the glands are called HORMONES. Once the hormones are released into the blood stream, they travel to simulate responses.  Checks and Balances Really Quite fascinating stuff… Really quite fascinating…

3. Endocrine Glands Pituitary Gland Small gland at the base of the brain Controls growth rate Metabolism Reproduction MASTER GLAND Hypothalamus Different part of the brain Controls body temperature Use of water Blood pressure Connected to the pituitary gland! Oversees many of the hormone levels in the body. It can send a message saying to the pituitary which hormone is low… How cool is that?

4. Pg 170 Table… Looks and awful lot like a quiz I might give… Adrenal Glands- One above each kidney Affects kidney function, metabolism, and adrenaline release Thyroid Gland Big and Bow Tie Shaped Regulates metabolism and calcium Parathyroid Glands Regulate calcium and phosphorus (teeth & Bones) (Muscle & nerve activity) Pancreas (behind the stomach) Helps with Digestive & Endocrine Controls the level of sugar in the blood W/O it, hypoglycemia can occur or diabetes

5. Gland Continued Thymus Located near the heart Not real sure what it does yet We think it has something to do with when you’re a kid and developing immunity.

6. Boys Vs Girls Girls Ovaries Follicle-stimulating hormone Luteinizing hormone Progesterone Estrogen Ova (Eggs) Boys Testes Follicle-stimulating hormone Luteinizing hormone Testosterone Sperm