The Endocrine System by Jessica Gold https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system The structures of the endocrine system en-us 2019-03-12 19:17:14 UTC 2024-05-28 19:51:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/303687981/15ec403f75fa8b715601dec396247cf2/endocrine_image.jpg The Pineal Gland j_goldclark https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341105132 What is it it?
The pineal gland is a small, pea-shaped gland in the brain.
What hormone does it secrete?
Melatonin
What is one of it's functions?
Little is known about the functions of the pineal gland however, they do know that the hormone melatoin has a role in regulating sleep patterns.]]> 2019-03-13 22:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341105132 Hypothalamus. courtney_molyneux https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341258520 What is it?
The Hypothalamus is an area of the brain which is located near the Pituitary gland. It is responsible for regulating homeostasis and releasing hormones.
What hormone does it secrete?
Corticotropin-releasing hormone: helps the body respond to physical and emotional stress.
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone: stimulates the pituitary gland to produce thyroid-stimulating hormone, which plays a vital role in functioning body parts.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone: this causes the pituitary gland to produce important reproductive hormones.
Oxytocin: this controls emotions and within the reproductive system.
Vasopressin: regulates water levels in the body.
Somatostatin: stops the pituitary gland from over producing certain hormones and stops the gland from releasing hormones that they shouldn't.

]]> 2019-03-14 11:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341258520 Hypothalamus louisobrien72 https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259222 What is it?
It is in a small region of the brain that is responsible for releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, controlling appetite, managing sexual behaviour and regulating emotional responses.
it has three main regions these being the Anterior region this is located in the front of the neck, the tuberal region which is located between the fornix and the third ventricle and the mammillary region which is located at the end of the arches of the fornix
what hormone does it secrete?
leptin, ghrelin, orexin and melanocy hormone.

]]> 2019-03-14 11:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259222 ovaries what is it? the ovaries are a pair of reproductive glands found in the reproductive system of women. (they create tiny beads of destruction) what hormone does it secrete? oestrogen and progesterone. oestrogen is used in the body to stimulate puberty in females body. what are its functions? the ovaries have two main functions in the reproductive system. one of these functions is producing "eggs" for fertilisation and they produce the reproductive hormones oestrogen and progesterone. rajaeleverock68 https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259289 2019-03-14 11:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259289 The Adrenal Cortex and the Medulla 252283 https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259457 What are they?

Found on-top of the kidneys they together are the adrenal gland. The adrenal Cortex is the name for the exterior or outer layer of the gland whilst the medulla is the interior and centre. they are all encased within a capsule with blood vessels flowing through the medulla.

What hormones do they secrete?

the adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine whilst the cortex secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgens.

Functions

together they work to allow for release of energy from proteins and fats for chronic responses which is handled by the cortex whilst the medulla helps with the control of acute responses.

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]]> 2019-03-14 11:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259457 Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid gland. laurenrosews https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259780 What are they? 

Thyroid gland: 
It is a endocrine gland located in the neck. The gland releases hormones regulating growth and development. 

What hormones does it secrete? 

T3 : Triiodothyronine.
T4 : Thyroxine. 
They regulate body temperature, metabolism and heart rate.

What is one of it's functions? 

The thyroid gland extracts iodine, which is found in multiple food sources and converts it into thyroid hormones. (T3 and T4). The gland will also regulate the brain, nerve function and the development of hair, heart and intestines. 

Parathyroid gland. 

What is it?  

The parathyroid glands are also located within the neck near the thyroid gland. Individuals usually have 4 of these tiny mustard coloured glands which stretch across the front of the neck. 

What hormone does it secrete? 

Parathormone. This hormone increases the calcium levels in the blood - aids with bone remodelling as the bone tissues are reabsorbed and rebuilt over time. 

What is one of it's functions? 

Maintains the body's calcium and phosphate levels within a very narrow range. This allows nervous and muscular systems to function properly. 
 


]]> 2019-03-14 11:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259780 The Pituitary G amysaxtonx https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259819 What is it? - The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain beneath the hypothalamus. It is no larger than a pea. It is often considered the most important part of the endocrine system. It is divided into two sections: the anterior lobe and posterior lobe.
Function- It produces hormones which controls many other functions for other endocrine glands. When the pituitary gland doesn't produce one or more of its hormones, it is called hypopituitarism. 
What hormone does it secrete? - The anterior lobe (the front of the gland) produces the hormones: growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone and luteinising hormone. 
The posterior lobe (the back of the gland) produces an antidiuretic hormone and the hormone oxytocin.]]> 2019-03-14 11:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341259819 Testes aka testicles they are two oval-shaped organs in the male reproductive system. they are contained in a sac of skin called the scrotum. the scrotum hangs outside the body in the form of the pelvic region near the upper thigh (under the penis). they are important as they produce and store the sperm until they're mature enough for ejaculation. Not only this but they produce a hormone called testosterone. testosterone is most often associates with sex drive and play a vital role in sperm production. not only this but it also affects bone and muscle mass (the way men store in the body and red blood cell production) if a male has low testosterone levels then his mood can also be affected. daisy_darwicm https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341260271 2019-03-14 11:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341260271 The pancreas nuggi999 https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341265991 The pancreas is part of the digestive system. It has three main parts: the head of the pancreas, the body of the pancreas, the tail of the pancreas. The pancreas produces hormones like insulin in its endocrine cells. The cells monitor what is happening in the blood and release hormones directly into the blood. Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels and store the sugar to be used later.
The pancreas also releases digestive enzymes into the bowel to break it down.]]> 2019-03-14 11:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341265991 Placenta stuff in here 401185 https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341266750 2019-03-14 11:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/j_goldclark/physiology_endocrine_system/wish/341266750