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Endocrine System

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Endocrine System

What it is/does

  • creates hormones
  • balances substances in body
  • homeostasis
  • in charge of slow processes

What it is made of

  • endocrine glands
  • each have their own hormone
  • target organ

What is the pituitary

  • endocrine gland
  • in brain

How does pituitary work

  • hypothalamus
  • bloodstream
  • signals with hormones

Which organ systems does it work with

  • Nervous system
  • Reproductive system

What can go wrong

  • pituitary tumor
  • growth problems
  • diabetes
  • precocious puberty
  • adrenal insufficency

Bibliography

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  • Hormone. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
  • Pituitary Gland. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014

Bibliography (continued)

  • Endocrine Glands. Digital image. Clinical Chemistry Blog Spot. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
  • Skelsey, Kathryn. Pituitary. Digital image. Australian Pituitary Foundation. N.p., Mar. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
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  • Hoad-Robson, Rachel, and Tim Kenny. "The Pituitary Gland | Health | Patient.co.uk." Patient.co.uk. Ed. Hilary Cole. N.p., 16 Oct. 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2014.