Endocrine system

Endocrine system

1. testis

2. anterior pituitary

   • growth hormone
     • stimulates growth of skeleton and muscle
       • Growth hormone deficiency,Pituitary Dwarfism,Gigantism

3. posterior pituitary

   • antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
     • stiimulates reabsorption of water
       • Diabetes insipidus

4. pancreas

   • glycagon
     • raises blood glucose concerntration
       • Hypoglycemia
   • insulin
     • lowers blood glucose concerntration
       • Type 1 diabetes

5. hypothalamus

   • releasing and exhibiting hormones

6. adrenal cortex

   • Mineralcorticords & Glucocorticords

7. parathyroid

   • parathyroid hormones

8. thyroid

   • thyroxin (T4) & triiodthyromine(T4)
     • stimulates metabolic rate;regulate energy metabolism
       • Goiter, Graves disease ,Iron deficiency(cretinism)
   • calcitonin
     • lowers the blood calcium level

9. pineal

   • Melatonin

10. adrenal medulla

    • Norepinephrine & Epinephine

11. ovary

12. thymus

    • thymosins