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Endocrine System
The Endocrine System is a system of glands, each gland secretes a type of hormone which goes directly to the bloodstream to regulate the body. It derives from the Greek words (endo) meaning inside, within, and (crinis) for secrete. Hormones are substances (chemical mediators) released from endocrine tissue into the bloodstream where they travel to target tissue and generate a response.PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
[BRAIN]
1. Hypothalamus - The Hypothalamus is a part of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus, just above the brain stem. The hypothalamus is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
2. Pineal Gland (Melatonin) - The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the melatonin, a hormone that affects the cycle of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. It is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres.
3. Pituitary Gland (Growth Hormone) - The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. The pituitary is functionally connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence.
4. Thyroid Gland (Thyroxine) - The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the Adam's Apple). The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones. Thyroxine regulates the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body.
5. Adrenal Gland (Adrenaline/Epinephrine) - the adrenal glands are endocrine glands that is located above the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in response to stress, the epinephrine.
6. Androgen & Testosterone - Male Gland.
7. Estrogen & Progesterone - Female Gland.
8. Parathyroid Gland (Parathormone) - The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans usually have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located on the surface of the thyroid gland, or in the chest. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.
[BRAIN]
1. Hypothalamus - The Hypothalamus is a part of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus, just above the brain stem. The hypothalamus is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
2. Pineal Gland (Melatonin) - The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the melatonin, a hormone that affects the cycle of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. It is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres.
3. Pituitary Gland (Growth Hormone) - The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. The pituitary is functionally connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence.
4. Thyroid Gland (Thyroxine) - The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the Adam's Apple). The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones. Thyroxine regulates the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body.
5. Adrenal Gland (Adrenaline/Epinephrine) - the adrenal glands are endocrine glands that is located above the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in response to stress, the epinephrine.
6. Androgen & Testosterone - Male Gland.
7. Estrogen & Progesterone - Female Gland.
8. Parathyroid Gland (Parathormone) - The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans usually have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located on the surface of the thyroid gland, or in the chest. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.
Ecosystem
An ecosystem is a biological environment consisting of all the organisms living in a particular area, as well as all the nonliving (abiotic), physical components of the environment with which the organisms interact, such as air, soil, water and sunlight
Biotic Factors - Part of the ecosystem that has life.
Abiotic Factors - Part of the ecosystem that is needed by the biotic factors in order to live.
Biotic Factors - Part of the ecosystem that has life.
Abiotic Factors - Part of the ecosystem that is needed by the biotic factors in order to live.