Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

Coordinates and directs the activity of the body's cells.

• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Skeletal system
• Endocrine system

Chemical substances that are secreted by endocrine cells.

• Enzymes
• Neurotransmitters
• Antibodies
• Hormones

Hypersecretion of growth hormone causes this...

• Cushing's syndrome
• Hypothyroidism
• Gigantism

• Diabetes insipidus

The scientific study of hormones and endocrine organs.

• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology

Gonads

• Muscles
• Brain
• Reproductive organs
• Lungs

Released in significant amounts during childbirth and nursing women.

• Testosterone
• Estrogen
• Adrenaline
• Oxytocin

Gland in your neck that releases hormones that are iodine containing.

• Liver gland
• Thyroid gland
• Spleen gland
• Pancreas gland

Hormone released with the fight or flight response.

• endorphin
• insulin
• adrenaline
• estrogen

Organ that helps control blood glucose levels and aids in digestion.

• Liver
• Kidney
• Lung
• Pancreas

Hormone that are produced in the islet cells of the pancreas to control blood glucose.

• Glucagon
• Estrogen
• Insulin
• Testosterone