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Endocrine System

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Mind Map on Endocrine System, created by Diego Servin Her on 07/04/2015.
Diego Servin Her
Mind Map by Diego Servin Her, updated more than 1 year ago
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Endocrine System
  1. GLANDS
    1. Pituitary Gland
      1. Hypothalamus
        1. Thymus
          1. Pineal Gland
            1. Testes
              1. Ovaries
                1. Thyroid
                  1. Adrenal Glands
                    1. Parathyroid
                      1. Pancreas
                        1. Secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels throughout the day.
                        2. Are four tiny glands, located in the neck, that control the body's calcium levels.
                        3. The adrenal cortex—the outer part of the gland—produces hormones that are vital to life and The adrenal medulla—the inner part of the gland—produces nonessential (that is, you don’t need them to live) hormones
                        4. Regulates your metabolism. The two main thyroid hormones are T3 and T4.
                        5. The ovaries maintain the health of the female reproductive system. They secrete two main hormones—estrogen and progesterone.
                        6. The testes secrete testosterone, which is necessary for proper physical development in boys.
                        7. Has a colorful and misunderstood history. It’s considered a somewhat mysterious organ, as its function was discovered last of the endocrine glands.
                        8. The thymus releases thymosin, wich stimulates T cell development and proper immune response
                        9. Makes hormones that control the pituitary glands and hormonesthat are store in pituitary gland
                        10. Produces hormones that regulate many of the other endocrine glamds and some some organs
                      2. HORMONES
                        1. Are distribuited through the body via the bloodstream
                          1. Hormones Types
                            1. Water-soluble hormones
                              1. Lipid-Soluble hormones
                        2. FUNCTIONS
                          1. Regulate metabolism
                            1. Growth
                              1. Development
                                1. Tissue Function
                                  1. Sexual Function
                                    1. Mood

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