Regulation Endocrine System Function Production of Hormones o

Regulation Endocrine System • Function: ü Production of Hormones o a chemical messenger Hormones regulate the body’s internal activity & are involved in EVERYTHING!!!

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: üRegulate the internal environment o Temperature o p. H o Sugar levels

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Promote growth & development

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Coordinates: o Digestion o Circulation o Absorption of nutrients

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Stores & releases Minerals

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Aids in Maturity & Reproduction

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Helps develop immunity

Regulation Endocrine System Hormones: ü Regulates Thirst, Hunger üRegulates awake & sleep patterns

Regulation Endocrine System Structures: • • • Pituitary gland Pineal gland Thyroid gland Parathyroid gland Thymus gland Adrenal gland Pancreas Ovaries Testes

Regulation Endocrine System How does a Hormone get from A to B? ? • The Bloodstream transports the Hormones to their final destination!

Anatomy of the Pancreas Working Together: Pancreas (Sugar levels) ü After a meal, the sugar levels increase ü Hormone: Insulin made by the Pancreas ü Insulin regulates how much sugar stays in the blood ü & how much is stores in the liver

The Human Body Review End Unit with this Video Clip Human Body Systems

Demo – Negative Feedback loop Pharrell Williams

Extra Immune System Videos AIDS (helper T cells) WBC How T cells work