4. Learning Objectives
In this lesson, students should be able to do the following
Determine the parts and functions of the Endocrine
System.
Explain how the organs and glands of the Endocrine
System work together.
Develop healthful habits that promote proper
functioning of the different body systems.
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6. Lets find out and learn,
talk, explore and
discover the
Endocrine System
7. What is the Endocrine
System?
The endocrine system is a complex
network of glands and organs. It uses
hormones to control and coordinate your
body's metabolism, energy level,
reproduction, growth and development,
and response to injury, stress, and mood.
8. Hormones are chemicals that
coordinate different functions in
your body by carrying messages
through your blood to your
organs, skin, muscles and other
tissues. These signals tell your
body what to do and when to do
it.
What are Hormones?
12. Hypothalamus
The Endocrine System-
Your hypothalamus, a structure
deep in your brain, acts as your
body's smart control
coordinating center. Its main
function is to keep your body in
a stable state called
homeostasis. It does its job by
directly influencing your
autonomic nervous system or
by managing hormones.
13. Pineal gland
The Endocrine System-
also called the pineal body or
epiphysis cerebri, is a tiny gland
in your brain that's located
beneath the back part of the
corpus callosum. It's a part of
your endocrine system and
secretes the hormone
melatonin.
14. Pituitary Gland
The Endocrine System-
The major endocrine gland. A
pea-sized body attached to the
base of the brain, the pituitary
is important in controlling
growth and development and
the functioning of the other
endocrine glands. It regulates
growth, metabolism, and
reproduction through the
hormones that it produces.
16. Thyroid gland
The Endocrine System-
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped
gland located at the front of your neck
under your skin. It's a part of your endocrine
system and controls many of your body's
important functions by producing and
releasing (secreting) certain hormones.
17. Parathyroid gland
The Endocrine System-
One of four pea-sized
glands found on the
surface of the thyroid.
The parathyroid hormone
made by these glands
increases the calcium
level in the blood.
18. Thymus Gland
The Endocrine System-
A lymphoid organ situated in the neck of
vertebrates that produces T cells for the
immune system. The human thymus
becomes much smaller at the approach
of puberty.
20. Pancreas
The Endocrine System-
The pancreas is the largest
organ of the Endocrine
System. It is an organ
located in the abdomen. It
plays an essential role in
converting the food we eat
into fuel for the body's cells.
In Endocrine function it
regulates blood sugar.
21. Adrenal Gland
The Endocrine System-
A small gland that makes steroid hormones,
adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These
hormones help control heart rate, blood
pressure, and other important body
functions.
23. Ovary(female)
The Endocrine System-
One of a pair of female glands in
which the eggs form and the
female hormones. In addition to
their role in producing ova, the
ovaries also have the distinction of
being an endocrine gland because
they secrete hormones.
24. Testes(male)
The Endocrine System-
One of two egg-shaped
glands inside the scrotum
that produce sperm and
male hormones. Also
called testicle. These
organs are responsible for
producing the sperm and
ova, but they also secrete
(testosterone) hormones
and are considered to be
endocrine glands.
30. 4.Talk to the doctor before taking
any supplements or herbal
treatments.
31. 5.Let the doctor know about any family
history of endocrine problems, such as
diabetes or thyroid problems.
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33. INSTRUCTIONS:
Draw a happy Dora if the statement is
true, draw a sad dora if the statement is
False.
______1.Eat Junk foods everyday.
_____2.Be sure to Exercise regulary.
_______3.Get checkups atleast once
Or twice a month.
_______4. Talk to the doctor before
taking any Herbal medications.
______5. Gastric glands are a part
of the Endocrine system
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