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Glands and Hormones
lists various glands and hormones and their function(s)
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Anatomy
8th Grade
02/16/2011

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Steroid hormones (general class of hormones)
Definition
include protaglandins (which function expecially in a variety of female functions) and the sex hormones
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Amino Acid Derivatives (general class of hormones)
Definition
(example: epinephrine) derivode from amino acids
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Peptide hormones (general class of hormones)
Definition
example: insulin)most numerous/divers group of hormones)
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Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Definition
The pituitary gland, "master gland", is under the control of the hypothalamus. Together they control many endocrine functions and secrete a number of hormones.
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Thyroid hormones
Definition
regulate metabolism, therefore body temperature and weight
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Pancreas
Definition
Function 1: secrets digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Function 2: secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar level.
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Adrenal Glands (outer cortex and inner medulla)
Definition
medulla-secretes epinephrine (adrenaline)
cortex- secretes corticosteroids such as cortisone (anti-inflammatory)
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Gonads (ovaries and testes)
Definition
secrete sex hormones
male: androgens including testosterone
female: extrogen and progesterone
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Pineal gland
Definition
secrete melatonin which promotes sleep.
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