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This medical PowerPoint presentation talks about the endocrine system, a complex network of glands, hormones, and receptors that work together to regulate and coordinate various physiological functions in the body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, which is the balance of internal conditions that allows the body to function properly.

The endocrine system includes several glands, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (in females), and testes (in males). Each of these glands produces and releases specific hormones into the bloodstream, which travel to target cells and organs throughout the body to initiate various responses.

Hormones are chemical messengers that bind to specific receptors on target cells and activate or inhibit certain physiological processes. For example, insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake by cells and reducing glucose production in the liver.

The endocrine system is involved in a wide range of functions, including metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, stress response, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Dysfunctions in the endocrine system can lead to various disorders, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, and reproductive disorders.

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Endocrine System
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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: A Chemical messenger which targets a specific group of cells, in order to cause that group of cells do some activity or stop doing an activity.
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Endocrine System Exocrine glands release their secretions into ducts, or tubes Liver Bile released into the gallbladder, then through a duct into the small intestine Pancreas releases pancreatic juice into the small intestine via a duct Endocrine Glands are called ductless glands Release hormones directly into the bloodstream Blood transports hormones throughout the body Each hormone acts on only a certain kind of tissue called its target tissue
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Endocrine System Each hormone acts on a certain kind of tissue called its target tissue
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Human Endocrine Glands Pituitary Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) Testes and Ovaries
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Pituitary Pituitary gland is a round organ about the size of a pea (~1 cm in diameter), located behind the bridge of the nose at the base of the brain Secretes 9 different hormones, which affect many different areas of the body, including: Growth Blood pressure Regulation of Pregnancy Breast milk production Sex organ functions in both men and women Thyroid gland function Metabolism Water regulation in the body (kidneys) Temperature regulation
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A Few Pituitary Hormones Growth Hormone (GH) To increase body size during childhood and adolescence; to maintain body size during adulthood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) To stimulate the thyroid to produce thyroxin Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Regulate puberty, development, and reproductive processes Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Stimulates the production of estrogen and testosterone
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Growth Hormone Oversecretion of growth hormone: Giantism in childhood and acromegaly in adults (bones of face, hands and feet enlarge) Undersecretion of growth hormone: Dwarfism in childhood
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Thyroid Located in the neck Releases hormone thyroxin Function is to regulate rates of metabolism in the body Essential for normal physical and mental development Oversecretion of thyroxin: Results in nervousness and weight loss Undersecretion of thyroxin: Results in cretinism (mental retardation, small size) in children
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Thyroid Iodine deficiency in your diet results in goiter (enlargement of thyroid gland)
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Parathyroid Function is to control metabolism of calcium Necessary for normal nerve and muscle function, blood clotting, healthy bones and teeth Located in back of thyroid gland (in neck) Hormone released is parathormone Undersecretion of parathormone results in nerve disorders, brittle bones and clotting problems
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Adrenal Glands (Kidney Hats) Located at the top of each kidney Hormones released are cortisone and adrenaline Function of cortisone is to regulate carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism promotes conversion of fats and proteins to glucose Function of adrenaline is to raise blood sugar levels and increases heartbeat and breathing rates
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Adrenal Undersecretion of adrenaline results in the inability to deal with stress
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Islet of Langerhans Located on the pancreas Hormones secreted are insulin and glucagon Insulin stimulates glucose uptake by cells Glucagon promotes conversion of glycogen (animal-based carbohydrate) to glucose
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Blood Sugar Regulation Oversecretion of insulin results in low blood sugar Undersecretion of insulin results in high blood sugar This can lead to a condition known as diabetes
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Diabetes-Type 1 Type 1- Usually found in children and young adults; the body doesn’t make enough insulin Symptoms: Frequent urination Unusual thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Extreme fatigue and Irritability
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Diabetes- Type 2 Type 2- Either the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the cells ignore it. If you consume too much sugar over a long period of time, your body has to release large amounts of insulin. This can result in your cells building up a tolerance for insulin, which means they won’t be affected by it. Symptoms: Any of the type 1 symptoms Frequent infections Blurred vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
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Endocrine System Control Regulated by feedback mechanisms 2 types of feedback mechanisms 1. positive feedback 2. negative feedback
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Feedback Mechanisms Negative Feedback mechanisms: Act like a thermostat in a home As the temperature cools, the thermostat detects the change and triggers the furnace to turn on and warm the house Once the temperature reaches its thermostat setting, the furnace turns off Example: Body sugar increases after a meal, so the pancreas secretes insulin, which tells the body’s cells to take in glucose. Once blood sugar levels reach normal, the pancreas stops making insulin. Often used to maintain homeostasis
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Negative Feedback Homeostasis is often maintained by two hormones who have antagonistic effects Each hormone does the opposite of the other. For example, if the blood pressure drops too low, the pituitary releases ADH, which causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water. If it the blood pressure increases too much, then the heart will release ANH, which will cause the kidneys to reabsorb less water.
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Positive Feedback Mechanisms Positive Feedback mechanisms control events that can be out of control and do not require continuous adjustment Rarely used to maintain homeostasis Example of positive feedback found in childbirth Oxytocin stimulates and enhances labor contractions As labor continues, more oxytocin is produced Intensifies contractions until the baby is outside birth canal Oxytocin production stops and labor contractions stop
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What about the Ovaries and the Testes? Don’t worry, we’re saving them for our unit on Reproduction