Endocrine System

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Endocrine System by Mind Map: Endocrine System

1. Pineal Gland

1.1. Melatonin

1.1.1. Inhibition of reproductive function, antioxidant activity, and establishes sleep routines

2. Thyroid Gland

2.1. Thyroid Hormones (T3,T4)

2.1.1. increase rate of ATP production

2.2. Calcitonin

2.2.1. Regulates calcium ion concentrations in the body

3. Parathyroid Gland

3.1. Parathyroid Hormone

3.1.1. Stimulates osteoclasts, inhibits osteoblast functions, and reduces urinary excretion of calcium ions

4. Heart

5. Adrenal Glads

5.1. Aldosterone

5.1.1. Retention of sodium by preventing the loss of sodium in urine, sweat, salive and digestive secretions

5.2. Epinephrine

5.2.1. Fight-or-flight responses; triggers metabolic changes to increase availability of energy molecules

5.3. Cortisol

5.3.1. Speed up the rates of glucose synthesis and glycogen formation

5.4. Cortisone

5.4.1. Speed up the rates of glucose synthesis and glycogen formation

6. Pancreas

6.1. Insulin

6.1.1. decreases blood glucose

6.2. Glucagon

6.2.1. increases blood glucose

7. Testes

7.1. Testosterone

7.1.1. Promotes production of functional sperm and determines secondary sexual characteristics

8. Hypothalamus

9. Pituitary Gland

9.1. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

9.1.1. Stimulates the thyroid and triggers the release of thyroid hormones

9.2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

9.2.1. Stimulates the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex

9.3. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

9.3.1. Stimulates the maturation of ovarian follicles and stimulates the secretion of estrogen

9.4. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

9.4.1. Triggers ovulation

9.5. Prolactin (PRL)

9.5.1. Stimulates mammary gland development and stimulates the production of milk

9.6. Growth Hormone (GH)

9.6.1. Increases the rate of cell division and protein synthesis; bone growth

9.7. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

9.7.1. Stimulates the melanocytes in the skin to increase production of melanin

10. Thymus

10.1. Thymosin

10.1.1. Development and maintenance of immune defense

11. Digestive Tract

12. Kidneys

13. Ovaries

13.1. Estrogen

13.1.1. Support the maturation of eggs and stimulate the growth of the lining of the uterus