Endocrine System Study Guide 1. Pituitary gland They inchude 3. Thyroid gland el
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Endocrine System Study Guide 1. Pituitary gland They inchude 3. Thyroid gland eland S. Adrenal glands Some organs contain endocrine cells thus act as glands 2. Pancreas 3. Testes Refer to Toble 17.2 on page 656 and released in one part of the body that are caried by the blood to another part of the cause an effect are called Functions of the system: nontostasis boed compouit a. Glucose, calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride, POs, RBC's, WBC's, platelets 1. Maintain development and function 2. Control 3. Regulate our development, growth, and el abalism 4. Control process systems regulate homeostasisl RECALL: Endocrine and Nervous System Endocrine System Hormones (blood) Other neurons & effectors Release Target Reaction Effect Duration Quick Long-lasting (minutes-weeks)Explanation / Answer
Assignment no. 1
Organs of endocrine system are called 'Endocrine Glands'.
1. Pitutary Gland
2. Pineal Gland
3. Thyroid Gland
4. Parathyroid Gland
5. Adrenal Gland
Some organs contain endocrine cells act as glands:
1. Thymus
2. Pancreas
3. Testes
4. Ovary
Chemicals formed and released in one part of body and that are carried by blood to another part of body to cause an effect called Hemostasis (in Metabolic System).
It Controls Growth, Development and Function.
Endocrine and Nervous Sysytem Regulate Hemostasis.
Assignment no.2
3 categories of hormones: a) amines, these are simple molecules. b) proteins and peptides which are made from chains of amino acids. c) steroids which are derived from cholesterol.
Steroid Hormones:
a. Synthesized from Cholesterol in Adrenal Gland.
b. Steroid Hormones are not easily dissolved in plasma.
c. Steroid Hormones are produced by adrenal cortex, testes, and ovaries
2. Protein Hormpnes are easily dissolved in plasma.
3. Monoamines:
a. These are modified amino acids within proteins.
b. Examples of water soluble amines NH4+, RNH3+.
c. Examples of water insoluble amines R2NH2+, R3NH+
Blood Plasma is 92% Water.
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