endocrine system
Body's chemical messengers
The endocrine system is the network of glands that produce hormones—chemical messengers released into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.
It includes the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads, among others.
The endocrine system controls metabolism, growth, reproduction, mood, and sleep: Her endocrine system was thrown off by the medication.
Brain-base hormone gland
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
testes · pineal · parathyroid · hypothalamus · thymus · islets of Langerhans · gonads · ductless
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
thyroxine · melatonin · prolactin · oxytocin · glucagon · progesterone · vasopressin · endorphins
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
estrogen · progesterone · gonads · libido · menopause · andropause · conception · pregnancy
Progress toward maturity
- pubertySexual development stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- heightVertical extent upward
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
differentiation · proliferation · bone growth · tissue growth · gigantism · dwarfism · acromegaly · growth plates
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- hyperparathyroidismExcessive parathyroid hormone secretion
polycystic ovary syndrome · thyroiditis · Hashimoto · hormone imbalance · adenoma · hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia
Cells' glucose uptake ability
- energy balanceIntake versus expenditure ratio
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- metabolic rateBody's energy consumption pace
- thermogenesisMetabolic production of warmth
glycogen · ketosis · catabolism · anabolism · protein synthesis · caloric · oxidation · glycolysis
Biological internal stability maintenance
- feedbackReturned response data
- negative feedbackResponse indicating problems
- positive feedbackResponse amplifying original signal
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
signaling · secretion · release · inhibition · stimulation · set point · circadian rhythm · pulsatile
pituitary
Brain-base hormone gland
ovaries · testes · pineal · parathyroid · hypothalamus · thymus · islets of Langerhans · gonads · ductless · glandular
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
adrenaline · thyroxine · melatonin · prolactin · oxytocin · glucagon · progesterone · vasopressin · endorphins · leptin
fertility
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
testosterone · estrogen · progesterone · gonads · libido · menopause · andropause · conception · pregnancy · lactation
development
Progress toward maturity
- pubertySexual development stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- heightVertical extent upward
growth spurt · differentiation · proliferation · bone growth · tissue growth · gigantism · dwarfism · acromegaly · growth plates · adolescence
diabetes
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
hyperparathyroidism · polycystic ovary syndrome · thyroiditis · Hashimoto · hormone imbalance · adenoma · hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia
insulin sensitivity
Cells' glucose uptake ability
- energy balanceIntake versus expenditure ratio
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- metabolic rateBody's energy consumption pace
thermogenesis · glycogen · ketosis · catabolism · anabolism · protein synthesis · caloric · oxidation · glycolysis · blood sugar
homeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
- feedbackReturned response data
- negative feedbackResponse indicating problems
- positive feedbackResponse amplifying original signal
receptors · signaling · secretion · release · inhibition · stimulation · set point · circadian rhythm · pulsatile · downregulation
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- body systems
- systemsecosystems, ecosystem, transportation network, neural network, neural networks
- biological organizationcell, organ, tissue, organism, organelle
- diabetestype 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar, insulin pump, insulin resistance
- Dog Biologymuscle structure, coat, skin, dental health, sensory organs
endocrine systemnervous system
Signal transmission network
neurotransmission · autonomic nervous system · neural pathway · nerve impulse · central nervous system
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