The document discusses the endocrine system and its glands. It describes the main endocrine glands, including the pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and pineal gland. It explains the hormones each gland secretes and their functions in regulating growth, metabolism, sexual development, and other bodily processes. Additionally, it discusses puberty and the physical and emotional changes caused by the endocrine system during adolescence for both males and females.
Structure and Function of
I. Pituitary Gland
II. Thyroid Gland
III. Parathyroid Gland
IV. Adrenal Glands
V. Pancreas
VI. Sex Glands
VII. Thymus
VIII. Pineal Gland
Dr. K. Rama Rao
Govt. Degree College
TEKKALI; Srikakulam Dt. A. P
Phone: 9010705687
Structure and Function of
I. Pituitary Gland
II. Thyroid Gland
III. Parathyroid Gland
IV. Adrenal Glands
V. Pancreas
VI. Sex Glands
VII. Thymus
VIII. Pineal Gland
Dr. K. Rama Rao
Govt. Degree College
TEKKALI; Srikakulam Dt. A. P
Phone: 9010705687
The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.
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The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.
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2.
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine
system that secrete their
products, hormones, directly into the blood
rather than through a duct.
The main endocrine glands include the
pituitary
gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid
gland, adrenal glands, and pineal.
3.
1.
2.
3.
It is located at the base of the brain.
It is also called the MASTER GLAND.
The hormones secreted are:
Growth hormones regulate body growth (height
and weight) and development;
Endorphins that act on the nervous system and
modulate pain sensation;
Hormones regulate the thyroid gland, the
adrenals, and how the kidneys retain water.
Hormones also cause the uterus to contract in
childbirth, and stimulate milk production in the
breasts.
4.
1.
It is a pea-sized conical mass of tissue behind
the third ventricle of the brain, secreting a
hormone-like substance in some mammals.
It is located In the middle of the brain.
The hormones secreted are:
Melatonin: It Regulates sleep.
5.
It is located near the trachea.
Hormones secreted that regulate body growth
and metabolism through the chemical reaction
of nutrients in the cells.
The rate at which cells burn fuels from food
producing energy is called the body’s
metabolism.
6.
It is located behind the stomach.
The hormones secreted are:
Insulin: It controls blood sugar levels. Sends
digestive enzymes to the small intestine, and is
also considered part of the Digestive System.
7.
It is located on top of the kidneys.
The hormones secreted are: Epinephrine, also
called adrenaline.
It is the key in regulating body’s stress
response. Regulates salt and water balances in
the body and aids in digestion.
8.
It is located On both sides of the uterus.
It is the female reproductive glands.
The hormones secreted are: : Estrogen
and progesterone.
It controls the female sexual development and
maturing of eggs.
9.
It is located in scrotum sacs behind the penis.
It is the male reproductive glands.
The hormones secreted are: Testosterone.
It Controls the male sexual development and
sperm production.
10.
The glands produce and secrete hormones into
the bloodstream. Blood circulation carries the
hormones to the cells appropriate for the
message. These cells, called target cells, have
receptors that bind only to certain hormones.
Each hormone has its own receptor, so
hormone/target cell communication is very
specific. When the hormones find and attach to
the proper cells the chemical activity of the
hormone is released into the cell.
11.
The Endocrine System regulates the correct
level of each hormone in the body for proper
functioning. This is done through a mechanism
of the pituitary gland that regulates the correct
amount of each hormone in the body.
12.
The Endocrine System is responsible for initiating
and controlling the significant series of physical
and emotional changes that begin somewhere
between 11 and 15 years of age. Growth patterns
and spurts are different for boys and girls, and
certainly differ from one adolescent to the next, but
females typically enter puberty earlier than boys.
Girls can begin changing as early as age eight, and
most are undergoing puberty by age 13. While
some boys begin the process at age 10,others begin
as late as age 15.
13. FEMALE CHANGES IN
PUBERTY
Female hormone
production starts
• Sudden and rapid growth occurs
• Permanent teeth come in
• Acne may occur
• Hair begins growing in the under
arm and pubic area
• External genitals enlarge
• Breasts develop
• Hips widen
• Body fat increases
• Perspiration increases
• Ovulation begins
• Menstruation begins
• Uterus and ovaries enlarge
MALE CHANGES IN
PUBERTY
Male hormone
production starts
• Sudden and rapid growth occurs
• Permanent teeth come in
• Acne may occur
• Hair begins growing, particularly in
the under arm and pubic area.
• Facial hair increases
• External genitals enlarge.
• Breasts may enlarge
• Muscles develop
• Perspiration increases
• Sperm production begin.
• Larynx enlarges and voice deepens.
14.
The Endocrine System is a body-wide system
since there is no central organ.
Consequently, care of the Endocrine System
requires a health-conscious attention to the
entire body. Given the way our physical body
is affected by our emotions and our
minds, having a healthy Endocrine System
means being healthy physically, mentally, and
emotionally.
15.
Endocrine System health can be enhanced by
attending to healthy stress management. All the
things that manage and discharge stress will help
to keep the entire body healthy.
If stress is effectively managed (thus keeping the
entire body healthy) the Endocrine System will
operate more efficiently and stay in balance.
Healthy stress management activities, behaviors
and habits promote a healthy, energetic body, a
clear mind, and balanced emotions--no small feat
for anyone, much less an adolescent at the mercy
of hormones.
16.
Nevertheless, this may be a very good time to
reinforce the message of the benefits of stress
management by encouraging each student to
commit to their own physical, mental, and
emotional health in the following ways:
17. Getting good balanced nutrition throughout the day is key.
• Engaging in healthy and regular physical activity has a
positive impact on thyroid glands, essential for growth and
development.
• Getting plenty of restful sleep every night helps regulate the
pineal gland, influencing the adrenals and promoting a
healthy stress response.
• Learn what is important and what is not. Develop perspective
on what’s happening in your life by practicing effective
mental and emotional stress techniques. Doing this will
significantly improve how your physical body feels by
influencing the adrenal glands to recover from any stressinduced adrenaline “rush.” This calms the body and helps
lessen the impact of stress.
18.
Diabetes Mellitus
One of the most significant endocrine problems is
diabetes, a chronic condition in which insulin
production and use is affected. Juvenile diabetes (or
Type 1 diabetes) occurs when the pancreas doesn’t
produce enough insulin.
When it occurs in the In teens and younger children it
may be the result of an autoimmune disorder in which
the person’s immune system attacks pancreatic cells
that make insulin, causing less insulin to be produced.
The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include weight
loss, fatigue, frequent urination, and extreme thirst.
Type 2 diabetes, however, occurs when the body no
longer responds to insulin normally.
19.
Growth hormones that fail to release in the
proper quantities at the proper time can cause
bone growth abnormalities, resulting in
stunted growth or growth that is excessive for
their age. Gigantism and dwarfism are extreme
forms of growth hormone dysfunction.
