Endocrine System
Major Functions
The word endocrine derives from the Greek words "endo," meaning within, and " meaning to secrete. In general, a gland select and removes materials from the blood, processes them and secretes the finished chemical product for use somewhere in the body. The endocrine system affects almost every organ and cell in the body.
Hypothalmus- Links the nervous system to the endocrine system
Pituitary Gland- Produces critical hormones which are chemical substances that control various bodily functions.
Thymus- The thymus serves a vital role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell.
Thyroid- Its main function is to make hormones.
Parathyroid- Parathyroid glands control the calcium in our blood and bones.
Adrenal- The main purpose of adrenals is to enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source, renging from injury and disease to work and relationship problems.
Pancreas- The pancreas plays an important role in digestion and in regulating blood sugar.
Hypothalmus- Links the nervous system to the endocrine system
Pituitary Gland- Produces critical hormones which are chemical substances that control various bodily functions.
Thymus- The thymus serves a vital role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, an extremely important type of white blood cell.
Thyroid- Its main function is to make hormones.
Parathyroid- Parathyroid glands control the calcium in our blood and bones.
Adrenal- The main purpose of adrenals is to enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source, renging from injury and disease to work and relationship problems.
Pancreas- The pancreas plays an important role in digestion and in regulating blood sugar.
Hormones
Hormones are chemical substances which act as "chemical messengers" as means of communication among various parts of an organism. They help these parts function in a coordinated way. Hormones control such body activities as growth, development, and reproduction.
Trophic Hormones- Tropic hormones from the anterior pituitary include Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH). They stimulate the thyroid gland to make and release a thyroid hormone. The Adrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH) stimulate the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids.
Corticosteroid Hormone- Corticosteroids are a class that includes the steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of phsyological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
Glucocorticoids- Part of the feedback mechanism in the immune system that turns immune activity down. They are therefore used in medicine to treat diseases caused by an overactive immune system, such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and sepsis.
How it works with other systems
Nervous System- The Endocrine System works with this system by sending hormones to cells and thereby causing a physical reaction. These hormones provide feedback to the brain and affect neural processing, which give your body instructions on how and when to react to certain extrema. Other hormones, such as reproductive hormones, affect the development of the nervous system.
Digestive System- The Endocrine System works with this system through the pancreas, which produces the hormone insulin. When we digest carbohydrates (through the digestive system) they are then transformed into sugars. The pancreas, which is part of the endocrine system, produces the hormone insulin to regulate how fast the sugars are consequently broken down; therefore, insulin regulates the amount of sugar in the blood.
Digestive System- The Endocrine System works with this system through the pancreas, which produces the hormone insulin. When we digest carbohydrates (through the digestive system) they are then transformed into sugars. The pancreas, which is part of the endocrine system, produces the hormone insulin to regulate how fast the sugars are consequently broken down; therefore, insulin regulates the amount of sugar in the blood.
Diseases
Hypothyroidism- Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs. Without enough thyroid hormone, many of the body’s functions slow down.
Thyroid Cancer- Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland and starts when the cells in the thyroid begin to change, grow uncontrollably, and eventually form a tumor. There are two types of tumors: benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous, meaning that it can spread to other parts of the body).
Thyroid Cancer- Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland and starts when the cells in the thyroid begin to change, grow uncontrollably, and eventually form a tumor. There are two types of tumors: benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous, meaning that it can spread to other parts of the body).