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Endocrine System |
Group of glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood. Hormones travel in the blood until they reach their target organ. Slower than nervous system but last longer |
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ADH |
Produced : Pituitary Gland Target Organ : Kidney Function : controls concentration of water in urine |
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TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) |
Produced : pituitary glandTarget Organ : thyroidFunction : controls the release of hormones from your thyroid gland |
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Adrenaline |
Produced : adrenal glandTarget Organ : heart (and vital organs)Function : prepares the body to fight or flight |
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Insulin + Glucagon |
Produced : pancreasTarget Organ : liverFunction : insulin increases and glucagon decreases the conversion of blood glucose to glycogen |
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Thyroid Hormones (thyroxine) |
Produced : ThyroidTarget Organ : VariousFunction : controls how quickly you use energy, make proteins and how sensitive your organs are to other hormones |
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Oestrogen |
Produced : ovariesTarget Organ : reproductive organsFunction : controls puberty and the menstrual cycle |
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Testosterone |
Produced : testesTarget Organ : reproductive organsFunction : controls puberty |
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Positions of key glands |
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Pituitary Gland |
A gland in your brain that produces growth hormones, just below hypothalamus, releases hormones that turn on other glands |
