Endocrine system

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Endocrine glands

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM The endocrine system includes the endocrine glands and their hormones The function of the endocrine system is to secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Hormone  Chemical messenger produced by glands that regulates activity of target organ

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Endocrine gland  Organ that secretes hormones into blood Exocrine gland  Organ that secretes molecules into or out of body cavities Mixed gland  Secretes substances into blood and body cavity

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Major Endocrine Glands Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Gland Adrenal Gland Thymus Gland Pineal Gland Other endocrine tissue

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Pituitary Gland – Growth hormone Stimulates growth and bone formation

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Thyroid Gland - Thyroxine Accelerates metabolism and heart rate

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Adrenal Gland - Epinephrine Increase blood pressure, glucose level

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Pancreas – Insulin Controls glucose concentration in blood by converting excess glucose into glycogen

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Testes - Testosterone Stimulates formation of secondary male gender characteristics

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Ovary – Esrtogen Stimulates formation of secondary female gender characteristics

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