ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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WHAT IS ENDOCRINE
2
SYSTEM?
The endocrine system is a network that 3
produces and releases hormones into
your bloodstream.
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It controls bodily functions such
as growth, metabolism, and
reproduction
Some Key Components
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Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland
1. 2.
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Releases growth
hormone,TSH,FSH,LH,ACTH
- Releases T3,T4 and calcitonin.
prolactin and ADH.
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3. Pancreas Ovaries (female)
- Regulates blood sugar by
releasing insulin and glucagon. - Releases female sex
hormones (estrogen and
progesterone)
Other Components
DID YOU KNOW?
Pineal Gland
P a r a t hy r o i d G l a n d s Endocrine glands are
ductless, which means they
T hy m u s
secrete hormones directly
Adrenal Gland into the bloodstream,
Te s t e s unlike sweat and salivary
glands.
1
WHAT IS ENDOCRINE
2
SYSTEM?
The endocrine system is a network that 3
produces and releases hormones into
your bloodstream.
4
It controls bodily functions such
as growth, metabolism, and
reproduction
Some Key Components
back
Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland
1. 2.
-
Releases growth
hormone,TSH,FSH,LH,ACTH
- Releases T3,T4 and calcitonin.
prolactin and ADH.
front
3. Pancreas Ovaries (female)
- Regulates blood sugar by
releasing insulin and glucagon. - Releases female sex
hormones (estrogen and
progesterone)
Other Components
DID YOU KNOW?
Pineal Gland
P a r a t hy r o i d G l a n d s Endocrine glands are
ductless, which means they
T hy m u s
secrete hormones directly
Adrenal Gland into the bloodstream,
Te s t e s unlike sweat and salivary
glands.
