The Endocrine System

Basic Definition

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM- IS THE COLLECTION OF GLANDS THAT PRODUCE HORMONES THAT REGULATE METABOLISM, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, TISSUE FUNCTION, SEXUAL FUNCTION, REPRODUCTION, SLEEP, AND MOOD, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Pictorial Overview•Hypothalmus•Pineal Gland•Pituitary Gland•Thyroid•Pancreas•Adrenal Glands•Ovaries•Testes

Types of hormones

SOME DIFFERENT TYPES OF HORMONES ARE

RELEASING HORMONE-THYROTROPIN SECRETED BY THE PITUITARY G.

GROWTH HORMONE- OXYTOCIN- IS A POWERFUL HORMONE AND ACTS AS A NEUROTRANSMITTER IN THE BRAIN. WHEN WE HUG OR KISS A LOVED ONE, OXYTOCIN LEVELS INCREASE. THYROXINE-IS THE MAIN HORMONE SECRETED INTO THE BLOODSTREAM BY THE THYROID GLAND. IT PLAYS VITAL ROLES IN DIGESTION, HEART AND MUSCLE FUNCTION, BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BONES. CALCITONIN - IS A HORMONE SECRETED BY THE THYROID GLAND THAT REDUCES THE CONCENTRATION OF BLOOD CALCIUM LEVEL

INSULIN-IS A HORMONE MADE BY THE PANCREAS THAT ALLOWS YOUR BODY TO USE SUGAR (GLUCOSE) FROM CARBOHYDRATES IN THE FOOD THAT YOU EAT FOR ENERGY OR TO STORE GLUCOSE FOR FUTURE USE. INSULIN HELPS KEEPS YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL FROM GETTING TOO HIGH.

HORMONES ARE RELEASED FROM VARIOUS ENDOCRINE GLANDS TO SERVE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IN THE BODY.

Hypothalmus-Pineal-Pituitary-Thyroid-Pancreas-Adrenal-

Ovaries-Testes-

Helps Govern the Endocrine System via the Pituitary gland.This gland secretes melatonin, and it may

therefore be part of the body's sleep-regulation apparatus.

Important in controlling growth and development.

A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature.Produces insulin and other substances that

help the body digest food.Produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury namely Cortisol and adrenaline.Produce and release two groups of sex hormones—progesterone and estrogen.

Produce sperm and testosterone

Your Hormones are all affected by your diet, sleep habits, stress management abilities, weight, and health history.

Health Tips For Endocrine Care Eat a Balanced Diet:The body knows when it’s out of balance.

Skip the junk food.

Ditch the dairy products.

Buy non-genetically modified products.

Manage your Stress levels

Also be sure to take in some healthy seaweed, superfood, and herbs and spices all rich in antioxidants.

Get rest.

Find the right exercise for you.

Deep Breathing

In order to have good blood, we must breathe well. Full, deep inspirations of pure air which fill the lungs with oxygen, purify the blood. They impart to it a bright color, and send it, a life-giving current, to every part of the body. A good respiration soothes the nerves; it stimulates the appetite and renders digestion more perfect; and it induces sound, refreshing sleep.--

Necessary Counsel

References:-

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