ENDOCRINE SYSTEM by REIGNE ANGELU SAGUN https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im en-us 2021-09-08 10:08:15 UTC 2025-12-04 22:17:45 UTC hello@padlet.com ENDOCRINE SYSTEM sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1757196118 A messenger system comprising feedback loops of the hormones released by internal glands of an organism directly into the circulatory system, regulating distant target organs.]]> 2021-09-21 13:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1757196118 Pituitary Gland "Master Gland" sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1757215068 Also known as the Hypophysis. Located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.]]> 2021-09-21 13:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1757215068 FUNCTIONS: Regulates all biological processes in the body from conception through adulthood sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758779698
  • metabolism.
  • growth and development.
  • sexual function and reproduction.
  • heart rate.
  • blood pressure.
  • appetite.
  • sleeping and waking cycles.
  • body temperature.
]]> 2021-09-22 01:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758779698 CHEMICAL MESSENGERS: sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758868391 Glands that make up the endocrine system produce chemical messengers called hormones that travel through the blood to other parts of the body.]]> 2021-09-22 02:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758868391 AGE RELATED CHANGES: sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758935984 The endocrine system undergoes age-related changes that negatively affect its functioning. As a result of these changes, older people are more prone to disturbed sleep patterns, have a reduced metabolic rate, lose bone density, accumulate body fat, and show increases in blood glucose.]]> 2021-09-22 03:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1758935984 Hypothalamus evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759159119 Part of the nervous system that sends directions via chemical signals or neurotransmitters to the Pituitary gland. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759159119 Infundibulum evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759162825 A stalk that connects the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.]]> 2021-09-22 06:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759162825 Anterior Pituitary evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759170062 Also known as Adenohypophysis. Made up of Epithelial cells derived from the embryonic oral cavity. It produces seven hormones. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759170062 Posterior Pituitary evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759171042 Also known as the Neurohypophysis. Is an extension of the brain and is composed of nerve cells. It produces two hormones. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759171042 Pituitary Gland is divided into two lobes: evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759171897 2021-09-22 06:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759171897 Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759184868 Also called vasopressin. It maintains the body's water balance by promoting increased water re-absorption in the tubules of the nephron of kidneys, resulting in less water in urine. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759184868 If secreted in large amounts, ADH can cause constriction of blood vessels, hence its other name is vasopressin. evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759189016 2021-09-22 06:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759189016 A decrease or deficiency in ADH can result in a condition known as Diabetes insipidus evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759191447 2021-09-22 06:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759191447 Oxytocin (OT) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759200626 Stimulates contraction of smooth muscles in the wall of the uterus. It also causes contraction of cells in the mammary glands causing milk ejection or lactation. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759200626 Occasionally, commercial preparation of OT are administered to induce labor if the uterus does not contract sufficiently. evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759202717 2021-09-22 06:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759202717 Growth Hormone (GH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759220230 It stimulates cell metabolism in most tissues of the body, causing cells to divide and get larger. Growth is also influenced by nutrition, genetics, and the sex hormones during puberty.]]> 2021-09-22 06:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759220230 Dwarfism evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759224457 A condition where the individual produces insufficient GH. The person remain small, although body proportions are normal. ]]> 2021-09-22 06:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759224457 Gigantism evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759228730 Too much secretion of GH can cause excess sizes of body parts. Bones widen especially in the face, hands, and feet.]]> 2021-09-22 06:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759228730 Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759240914 Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce its hormones. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759240914 evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759245387 The rate of TSH secretion is regulated by the hypothalamus, which produces thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates the anterior pituitary lobe to secrete TSH.]]> 2021-09-22 07:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759245387 Adrenocorticoid Hormone (ACTH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759255636 Stimulates the Adrenal gland cortex to secrete its hormone called cartisol. ACTH is involved with the glucose-sparing effect and helps reduce inflammation and stimulates the adrenal cortex.]]> 2021-09-22 07:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759255636 evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759258906 ATCH secretion is regulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) produced by the hypothalamus.]]> 2021-09-22 07:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759258906 Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759278136 Increases the production of melanin in melanocytes in the skin, that causes darkening of the skin. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759278136 Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759282930 For the development of the follicles in the ovaries of females. In males, it stimulates the production of sperm cells. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759282930 Luteinizing Hormone (LH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759293168 Affects reproductive organs. Stimulates ovulation and the maintenance and production of sperm cell and progesterone. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759293168 Lactogenic Hormone (LH) evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759304806 Prolactin. Stimulates milk production and maintains progesterone levels following ovulation. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759304806 evaristoandrea https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759307594 In males, they have increased sensitivity to LH which may cause decreased sex hormones. ]]> 2021-09-22 07:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1759307594 OTHER GLANDS: sagunreigneangelu https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1760389827 - Pineal 
- Thyroid & Parathyroid 
- Thymus 
- Adrenal 
- Pancreas
- Ovary 
- Testis]]> 2021-09-22 15:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sagunreigneangelu/p7qfc2sv1056i5im/wish/1760389827