ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM •The endocrine system : is responsible for chemical coordination and regulates activities that take place inside the body HYPOTHALAMUS •Secretes hormone : ADH •Function : Controls the Concentration of water in the blood. THYROID GLAND •Secretes hormone : Thyroxin Function : Controls basal metabolic rate ADRENAL GLAND •Secretes hormone : Adrenalin •increases : heartbeat , blood pressure & skeletal muscle tone •Decreases : blood flow to the digestive system and skin ALDOSTERONE •Function : Regulates salt concentration In the blood. PITUITARY GLAND (hypophysis) • Secretes hormone : GH (growth hormone) ,TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) Function : Controls growth 🧠TSH(stimulates thyroid gland to secrete Thyroxin) Reproductive hormones : •FSH : stimulates the development of follicle in the ovaries •FH : Stimulates ovulation •Prolactin : Stimulates the mammary glands to secrete milk PANCREAS : Also Called islets of langerhans Secrets hormone : Gluca...