Endocrine System and Hormones notes
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This GoConqr page gathers notes on endocrine glands and hormones, from hormonal communication to insulin secretion and blood glucose control. School students can use them to study these topics, while teachers can find material for lessons. The page has over 20 notes, mostly for secondary school study. Choose a note to get started.
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- Endocrine Glands65
- Types of Hormones6
- Hormonal Signaling43
- Hormones, Homeostasis and Feedback32
- Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland10
- Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Disorders5
- Adrenal Glands and Stress Hormones16
- Blood Glucose Regulation56
- Diabetes Mellitus36
- Reproductive Hormones and Fertility33
- Endocrine Disorders and Disruptors8
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Hormonal Communication Hormonal CommunicationThe Endocrine SystemMade up of endocrine glands, a group of cells specialised to secrete chemicals (hormones) that are secreted straight into the bloodstreamExamples of endocrine glands are the p...
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Hormonal Communication Endocrine glands: Releases hormones into blood to be transported to target organs Exocrine glands: Releases hormones into ducts Examples of glands: Pituitary gland (in brain, below hypothalamus) Adrenal gland (o...
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UNIT 3 Objective Sheet 1 Explain what is meant by the term homeostasis. Maintaining a stable environment Explain the need for homeostasis and how it is achieved. Essential as the external and internal en...
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Chapter 45: Hormones and the Endocrine System In animals, hormones are secreted into the extracellular fluid, circulate in the blood, and communicate regulatory messages throughout the body Hormones bind to specific receptors. A response will only occur in specif...
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6.6 Hormones, homeostasis: reproduction Blood Sugar cells in pancreases respond to changes in blood glucose levels pancreases monitors controls the concentration of glucose in the body Response to blood glucose levels above the set point β cells in the panc...
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Chemical Co-ordination in Humans Human metabolism - regulated by series of hormones produced by different endocrine glands. These endocrine glands form an integrated system (keeps body functioning at optimum level)Levels of these hormones must be kep...
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Hormones Female In females the ovaries produce the hormone oestrogen and proyesterone. These make female characteristics happen and are involved in the menstral cycle.Progesterone maintains the lining of the womb - suppresses ...
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Functions of the Endocrine System Intro -The Endocrine System works with the nervous system to coordinate and regulate the body -Releases chemicals into the bloodstream to help control physiological functioning Hypothalamus -Controls the...
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Hormones and the regulations of blood glucose concetration HORMONES 1) Where are hormones produced? 2) Where are the hormones directly secreted into? 3) Where are the hormones transported to? 4) Are hormones effective In high or low concentrations? 5) ...
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Control of Insulin Secretion Control of Insulin Secretion Insulin is secreted by the B-cells in the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas Normally the cell membrane is polarised, because of the sodium potassium pumps
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The Endocrine System Functions of the Endocrine System -To produce and secrete hormones that regulate daily functions like metabolism -To produce and secrete hormones that regulate both growth and development How do the functions of ...
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Hormones - created from Mind Map Insulin Oestrogen Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
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Chapter 13 : Hormones 13.1 What are hormones ? Hormones are chemical substances produced in minute quantities by an ENDOCRINE GLAND. It is transported in the bloodstream to target organ(s) where it exerts its effects. After hormones have p...
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Hormones in the Menstrual cycle Hormones in the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle in women is a recurring process in which the lining of the uterus - womb - is prepared for pregnancy, and if pregnancy does not happen, the lining is shed at menstru...
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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - creado desde un Mapa Mental Hypothalamus Gland Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland
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Chapter 11- Endocrine System Slide 1- Endocrine System produces secretions glands make hormones hormones use the circulatory system to reach their target do not confuse with exocrine glands which have secretions that go through a duct...
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Stress - created from Mind Map Stress initiators such as work, school, practice, making a hard decision, etc. Nerve signals are sent down your spinal cord to your adrenal glands Hormone Adrenalin is released
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Untitled 22.2 HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM The endocrine glands and hormone producing diffused tissues/cells located in different parts of our body constitute the endocrine system. Pituitary, pineal, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, para...
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Homeostasis and Hormones (BIO) - mind map
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diabetes - creado desde un Mapa Mental generalities effects treataments
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Human Biology 1a - Hormones Hormones - Chemical messages sent in the blood. Carried in Blood plasma Affect target cells
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chemical control - created from Mind Map endocrine systempituitary gland internal environment body temperature
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Untitled Allegedly – according to rumors, Thyroxin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland of the endocrine system Responds to signals initially derived from the hypothalamus Thyroid system the role of thyroxin is to increa...
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Endocrine System Homeostasis: The internal conditions changing to maintain a certain temperature. Types of Homeostasis Positive feedback Homeostasis Negative feedback Homeostasis
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The notes approach the unit from several angles. Hormonal Communication introduces endocrine glands and how hormones travel in the blood. Other notes focus on insulin secretion, blood glucose control and hormones in the menstrual cycle. Functions of the Endocrine System looks at the system's role in coordinating the body.
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