PPT-Lesson 8.1 Functions and Control of the Endocrine System

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 . By Billy, Colleen, Kevin and Maggie. Endocrine System. Controls internal conditions, growth, development, and reproduction. Contains glands. . and organs that produces a chemicals and releases it into the blood. Bio 24. The endocrine system. One of two communication systems in the body. Consists of . hormones. : chemicals secreted into the blood that travel throughout the body to act on specific target cells. 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, . 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. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. 4.04 Understand the functions and disorders of the endocrine system. 4.04 Understand the Functions and Disorders of the . ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. What are the functions of the endocrine system?. glands in the body. 1. . Exocrine . – . secrete their products . into . ducts. A) . Ex. . . sweat. . & salivary. 2. . Endocrine . – . secrete their . products. . into blood or surrounding fluid. 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.. Function. The endocrine system produces chemicals that control many of the body’s daily activities.. Also regulates long term changes such as growth and development.. Vocabulary. Endocrine glands: produce and release their chemical products directly into the bloodstream (then carrying throughout the entire body). 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 . What do you already know about the endocrine system?. What are some of the major differences between hormonal control and nervous control in the body?. Can you name any glands which produce hormones? And identify the hormones they release?. Socrates Patestas . Endocrine System:. MAIN FUNCTION:. The endocrine system produces hormones which are needed for proper bodily functions and growth. . Main parts/vocabulary:. Hypothalamus. = a white small region of the brain, it controls many vital bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and hormone secretion.. 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.