ENDOCRINE
The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones.
Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They carry information and
instructions from one set of cells to another.
The endocrine (pronounced: EN-duh-krin) system influences almost every
cell, organ, and function of our bodies.
General Function
The endocrine system's main function is to regulate short-term and long-term activities by sending hormones
throughout the body.
The endocrine system is responsible for regulating various bodily functions through the secretion of hormones into
the bloodstream. These hormones act as chemical messengers, influencing metabolism, growth and development,
tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood.
Important Cells
There are three important cells of endocrine system; Alpha cells which secrete glucagon, Beta cells which secrete
insulin and Delta cells which inhibit the secretion on glucagon and insulin.
Processes involved in Endocrine System
The endocrine system, made up of all the body's different hormones, regulates all biological processes in the body
from conception through adulthood and into old age, including the development of the brain and nervous system.
Common disease involved in Endocrine
The most common endocrine disease is diabetes. In a person with diabetes, the pancreas either cannot create any
insulin or cannot create enough insulin to regulate blood sugar. Without insulin, the body cannot use glucose as a
source of energy.
What does the ENDOCRINE System do?
• Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the
body.
• The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism , and
reproduction.
• The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released. This can depend on levels of hormones
already in the blood, or on levels of other substances in the blood, like calcium.
Different parts of the ENDOCRINE System :
1. Pineal Gland
2. Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
3. Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
4. Thymus
5. Pancreas
6. Adrenal Glands
7. Testicle (In male)
8. Ovary (In female)
9. Placenta (during pregnancy)
Pineal
Gland
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain
that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates
sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
Pituitary Gland and
Hypothalamus
The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," and the
hypothalamus work together to regulate various bodily functions,
including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. The hypothalamus
produces releasing hormones that stimulate or inhibit the pituitary
gland's secretion of hormones that, in turn, regulate other endocrine
glands throughout the body.
Thyroid and Parathyroid
Glands
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate
metabolism, growth, and development, while the
parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels in the
blood.
Thym
us thymus is a gland located in the chest
The
behind the sternum. It plays a crucial role in
the development and function of the immune
system, particularly in early life.
Pancre
as
The pancreas serves both endocrine and exocrine
functions. As an endocrine gland, it produces insulin and
glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.
Adrenal
Glands
The adrenal glands, located on top of each kidney, produce
hormones such as cortisol, which helps regulate metabolism
and stress responses, and adrenaline, which prepares the
body for "fight or flight" responses.
Testicle (In
male)
In males, the testicles are responsible for producing
testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and
sperm.
Ovary (In female)
In females, the ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the
menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and secondary sexual characteristics.
Placenta (during
pregnancy)
During pregnancy, the placenta is an organ that develops
in the uterus and provides oxygen and nutrients to the
growing fetus while removing waste products from the
fetal bloodstream. It also produces hormones that
support the pregnancy and fetal development.
FRIDAY CLEANERS G5 MEMBERS:
SUAREZ, CJ.
SUAREZ, HL.
SULTAN, KA.
SUMULAT, M
SUÑER, NM.
SURMACO, K.
TILDE, SL.
TUBOLA, N.
