Chapter 13 The Endocrine System 2009 Delmar Cengage

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Chapter 13 The Endocrine System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Chapter 13 The Endocrine System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Structures of the Endocrine System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Structures of the Endocrine System © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Adrenal Glands • Primary Functions – Regulate electrolyte levels. – Influence metabolism. – Respond

Adrenal Glands • Primary Functions – Regulate electrolyte levels. – Influence metabolism. – Respond to stress. • Related Combining Form – adren/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Gonads* • Primary Function – Regulate development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. •

Gonads* • Primary Function – Regulate development and maintenance of secondary sex characteristics. • Related Combining Form – gonad/o *Males: testicles (2) *Females: ovaries (2) © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Pancreatic Islets • Primary Functions – Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism. •

Pancreatic Islets • Primary Functions – Control blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism. • Related Combining Form – pancreat/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Parathyroid Glands • Primary Function – Regulate calcium levels throughout the body. • Related

Parathyroid Glands • Primary Function – Regulate calcium levels throughout the body. • Related Combining Form – parathyroid/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Pineal Gland • Primary Function – Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle. • Related Combining Form

Pineal Gland • Primary Function – Influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle. • Related Combining Form – pineal/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Pituitary Gland • Primary Function – Secretes hormones that control the activity of the

Pituitary Gland • Primary Function – Secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands. • Related Combining Forms – pituit/o, pituitar/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Thymus • Primary Function – Plays a major role in the immune reaction. •

Thymus • Primary Function – Plays a major role in the immune reaction. • Related Combining Form – thym/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

Thyroid Gland� • Primary Functions – Stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the

Thyroid Gland� • Primary Functions – Stimulates metabolism, growth, and the activity of the nervous system. • Related Combining Forms – thyr/o, thyroid/o © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning