The Endocrine System System Although we rarely think about them‚ the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell‚ organ‚ and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood‚ growth and development‚ tissue function‚ and metabolism‚ as well as sexual function and reproductive processes. In general‚ the endocrine system is in charge of body processes that happen slowly‚ such as cell growth. Faster processes like breathing
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compare and contrast the hereditary and hormones that affect human behaviors. I will identify the hormones and glands as well as describe the endocrine system. Heredity‚ and hormones‚ can affect behavior. Human behavior starts as thought processes in the brain. The different roles are that hormones can change our behaviors if they become imbalanced. Hormones are secreted by glands‚ which are controlled by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. This is how the brain controls and maintains
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Pituitary: The Master Gland 1. pituitary gland (hypophysis): produces 8 major hormones a. two lobes 1. anterior lobe (adenohypophysis): glandular tissue 2. posterior lobe (neurohypophysis): nervous tissue and is a direct extension of the hypothalamus b. connected to hypothalamus via the infundibulum 2. pituitary-hypothalamus relationships a. vascular connection between the anterior lobe and the hypothalamus b. the hypo. makes releasing/inhibitory hormones (RH/IH) that enter
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is composed of glands that release their hormones directly into the bloodstream for chemical signaling of target cells. These glands include the pituitary gland‚ the pineal gland‚ the hypothalamus‚ the thyroid gland‚ the parathyroid glands‚ the thymus‚ the adrenal glands‚ the ovaries (in females) or testes (in males)‚ and the pancreas http://www.pennmedicine.org/health_info/body_guide/reftext/html/endo_sys_fin.html 2. Contrast between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland as to structure
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Organization of the human body Human anatomy and physiology – study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomy- the scientific discipline that investigates the structure of the human body. Physiology – The scientific discipline that investigates the process of functions of living things. 6 Structural levels 1. Chemical level – atoms combine to form molecules 2. Cell level – Molecule form organelles 3. Tissue level – similar and surrounding material make up tissues
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References: Farr‚ G. (2002‚ June 10). The Pituitary Gland - Basic Version. Retrieved June 22‚ 2010‚ from BecomeHealthyNow.com: http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/bodyendocrine/734/ Morris‚ C. G.‚ & Maisto ‚ A. A. (2005). Psychology: An Introduction‚ Twelfth Edition. Prentice-Hall.
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When a person is addicted to drugs it means that a person needs a drug to function normally. Drug addiction is the compulsive use of a substance‚ without the worries of the negative effects or the dangers of using. Drug addiction plays major role in how a person is viewed and dealt with in society‚ and make have an effect on not only the users lifestyle‚ but may also effect their family life in and outside the household. The exact cause of drug abuse and dependency is not really known. There
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OF THE ENDOCRINE GLAND & HOROMONES * Hypothalamus Although it is part of the brain‚ the hypothalamus secretes several hormones and is very closely related to the activity of the endocrine system. * The hormones it secretes are: * Releasing hormones – stimulate the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones * Release inhibiting hormones – inhibit the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones Pituitary * A small pea-sized gland also called the hypophysis
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should be taken is watching all of the safety videos and hand washing. Another very important thing is handling the glass slides‚ if one breaks it can cause injury. Exercise 1: The Pituitary Gland Observations Please describe in detail the structures and features you observed on the pituitary gland slide. Data Table 1: Do some research and fill in the data table below. Hormone Functions Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Stimulates secretions from adrenal cortex Antidiuretic
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hormones? Chemicals that are released to influence bodily functions. 2) How are hormones transported? Via bloodstream. 3) Why is the pituitary gland called the “Master” gland? Controls other glands and produces many hormones. 4) What are the two segments of the pituitary? Posterior and anterior pituitary. 5) Where is the thyroid gland located? Anterior to neck‚ inferior to larynx. 6) What are the symptoms of myxedema? Facial bloating‚ weakness‚ lethargy‚ and altered mentality.
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