https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8 By: Mirian Wan and Adalberto Morán en-us 2023-08-02 22:00:06 UTC 2023-09-16 23:54:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f92f.png sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655035910 Hormones regulate:

- Breathing 
- Metabolism, which is the chemical process of converting food into energy 
- Reproduction 
- Sensory perception 
- Movement 
- Sexual development 
- Growth]]> 2023-08-02 22:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655035910 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655040961 - It’s made up of your skin, nails, hair and the glands and nerves on your skin. 
- Your integumentary system acts as a physical barrier]]> 2023-08-02 22:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655040961 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655047560
- The hair follicle serves as a reservoir for epithelial and melanocyte stem cells and it is capable of being one of the few immune privileged sites of human body.
- The duration of growth and rest cycles is coordinated by many endocrine, vascular and neural stimuli and depends not only on localization of the hair but also on various factors, like age and nutritional habits.]]> 2023-08-02 23:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655047560 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655048549 - The lack of vitamin D, vitamin A, and calcium results in the brittleness of the fingernails. Absence of vitamin B12 results in the rounded nail ends followed by the darkened and dry nails.
- The lowered condition of hemoglobin elevates the whitish appearance of the nails, where the pink color is diminished.]]> 2023-08-02 23:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2655048549 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657405372 - Hypothalamus:
The hypothalamus plays a significant role in the endocrine system. Located in the brain, it connects the endocrine system and the nervous system. Maintains the body’s internal balance, known as homeostasis. It sends messages to the pituitary gland to stimulate or inhibit hormone production.
- Pituitary:
A small organ located at the base of the brain. Receives messages from the hypothalamus that control certain body functions. Stimulates other glands to produce hormones.  
- Pineal:
A small, pea-shaped gland in the brain. Produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin. ]]> 2023-08-07 17:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657405372 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657409806 - Pancreas:
Part of both digestive and endocrine systems. Produces insulin and glucagon, regulating blood glucose. Also produces enzymes to aid in digestion.
- Thyroid:
A butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. Regulates metabolism, which is your body’s ability to break down food and convert it to energy.]]> 2023-08-07 17:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657409806 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657681992 - Thymus:
This gland makes white blood cells called T-lymphocytes. Important for fighting infection and are crucial as a child’s immune system develops.]]> 2023-08-08 03:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657681992 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657684413 - Adrenal:
Produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions.]]> 2023-08-08 03:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657684413 sans2002tabo https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657687022 - Reproductive glands:
These organs are responsible for producing the sperm and ova, but they also secrete hormones and are considered to be endocrine glands, Produce hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone They are responsible for pregnancy, puberty, menstruation, menopause, sex drive, sperm production and more.]]> 2023-08-08 03:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sans2002tabo/h99c7upged4ro3s8/wish/2657687022