PPT-The Endocrine system Endocrine glands:

Source of hormone reached through circulation via ductless glands of internal secretion Composed of islands cords of secretory epithelial cells parenchyma with intervening supporting tissue stroma rich in blood and lymphatic capillaries prominent nuclei prolific cytoplasmic. The endocrine system consists of a complex collection of . glands. that produce chemical messengers called . hormones. .. Its function is to . regulate metabolism, homeostasis, . growth, sexual development, . Hormones and Glands. REGULATES mood, growth/development, tissue function, metabolism, along with sexual functions and reproductive processes.. What is the . Endocrine System. HORMONES are chemicals, produced by glands, that tell your body when and how to function.. 13. Objectives:. Describe the vital function of the endocrine system. State the description and primary functions of the organs and structures of the endocrine system. Identify some of the hormones produced. Heredity. Sensation. Perception. 1. Hormones can make you grow to be nine feet tall. . 2. Hormones can affect your ability to taste salty foods. . 3. Hormones can make you very sensitive to high-pitched sounds. . What is t. he. Endocrine System?. The Endocrine System. The . endocrine. system contains . glands. , which release . chemicals. that need to be distributed around the . body. . . Glands. are . organs. for . communicating, controlling and . coordinating . the body’s work. Endocrine System. Control . system . that . works along with the nervous . system to regulate body functions and maintain homeostasis.. hormones: chemicals released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands. Pituitary gland: gland located in the brain that secretes human growth hormone and influences all other hormone-secreting glands (also known as the master gland). Dr. Anna Haro. Westside HS. LEARNING Objectives . TEKS: . §130.231.(. c. )(1)(A, & B) and . §130.231.(. c. )(2)(A, B, C, F, & G) & (3)(B). Students will apply knowledge of human and cellular biology.. College of science. Biology Dept.. Zoology . 4. th. . class. ENDOCRINOLOGY LAB.. (1). NAME :. 1. How have you changed over the past year?. What has caused those changes?. How do you think you will change in the next few years?. 2022. Dr. Anna Haro/Mr. Kem Dunbar. Westside HS. LEARNING Objectives . TEKS: . §130.231.(. c. )(1)(A, & B) and . §130.231.(. c. )(2)(A, B, C, F, & G) & (3)(B). Students will apply knowledge of human and cellular biology.. Chapter 8: The Endocrine System. Like the . nervous system. , the . endocrine system . controls and monitors organs, glands, and processes in the body.. The . endocrine system does this job by using hormones . What is it?. The endocrine system (ES) regulates long term changes in the body such as growth and development. . It also controls many of your body’s daily activities and influences . almost every cell, organ, and function of our . of the endocrine system and . hormones.  . The endocrine (to secrete within) system influences metabolic activity by means of hormones (to excite). Role of Hormones and Endocrine . S. ystem:. Reproduction. The nervous system and endocrine system controls different types of activities in the body. . They are jointly responsible for the functioning of all the different organs and systems, this is known as coordination.