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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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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...