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EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

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8th Grade

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EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

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What is the function of the endocrine system?

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endocrine system? it doesn't have a specific function

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It produces and releases homens that help mantaining homeostasis.

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It releases hormones that regulate body function

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It takes hormones produced in the brain and distributes it througout the body.

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MAIN FUNCTION

  • Produce and transport hormones.
  • Keep homeostasis
  • Control Mood, Growth, development and reproduction.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-GXGR7AFpQ
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It all starts in the brain

  • Pituitary gland : Anterior and posterior

  • Pineal gland : Third eye?

  • Hypothalamus: bridge between endocrine and nervous

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HOMONES PRODUCED IN PINEAL GLAND:


Xerotonin: mood; Puberty; Apetite Melatonin: Circadian cycle; Mood: Puberty

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Which do you think is the target Organ for homones produced in the Pineal gland?

stomach

the whole body

The brain

The adrenal glands

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These are called protohormones.

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Why are they called protohormones?

Because they are needed to produce other hormones.

Because "Proto" means they come from the brain.

Because they are made our of protombines.

Because Proto comes from first and they are the first hormones released in the hormone cascade.

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TARGET ORGANS

  • From protohormones to glands, from hormones to target cells, located in certain organs.

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EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

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