EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

EXPLORING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM SUMMARY

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the endocrine system?

• endocrine system? it doesn't have a specific function

• It produces and releases homens that help mantaining homeostasis.

• It releases hormones that regulate body function

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

MAIN FUNCTION

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

It all starts in the brain

• Pituitary gland : Anterior and posterior

• Pineal gland : Third eye?

• Hypothalamus: bridge between endocrine and nervous

HOMONES PRODUCED IN PINEAL GLAND:

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

Poll

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

• stomach

• the whole body

• The brain

• The adrenal glands

These are called protohormones.

Poll

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.

TARGET ORGANS

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