Group 3
Bauzon, Wilmer
Dizon, Louise Anne
Millena, Sirnyle Peter
Moises, Jana Eli
Razon, Aeron
What is the Endocrine System?
The Endocrine System is made up of glands and specialized cells all over the body
that produce hormones. These hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted
into the bloodstream and then proceed to their designated tissues, or effectors.
Receptors in the target tissues are responsible for the response to the hormones.
Growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction are just a few of the vital
processes in the body that are regulated by the hormones the endocrine system
secretes.
Functions of Endocrine System
The level of hormones in your blood is regularly monitored by your endocrine system. In
order to transmit the message, hormones send their messages by locking into the cells
they intend to reach.
When your hormone levels increase, the pituitary gland signals other glands to stop
manufacturing and releasing hormones.
● Regulation of Metabolism
● Control of food intake and digestion
● Tissue development
● Ion regulation
● Water balance regulation
● Heart rate and other cardiovascular functions regulation
● Control of reproductive functions
● Control of blood glucose and other nutrients
● Uterine contraction and milk release
● Immune system regulation
Endocrine Glands and their hormones
1) Pituitary Gland
● Anterior
➔ Growth Hormone - affects body growth by increasing gene
expression, lipid breakdown, release of fatty acids, increases blood
glucose
Bauzon, Wilmer
Dizon, Louise Anne
Millena, Sirnyle Peter
Moises, Jana Eli
Razon, Aeron
What is the Endocrine System?
The Endocrine System is made up of glands and specialized cells all over the body
that produce hormones. These hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted
into the bloodstream and then proceed to their designated tissues, or effectors.
Receptors in the target tissues are responsible for the response to the hormones.
Growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction are just a few of the vital
processes in the body that are regulated by the hormones the endocrine system
secretes.
Functions of Endocrine System
The level of hormones in your blood is regularly monitored by your endocrine system. In
order to transmit the message, hormones send their messages by locking into the cells
they intend to reach.
When your hormone levels increase, the pituitary gland signals other glands to stop
manufacturing and releasing hormones.
● Regulation of Metabolism
● Control of food intake and digestion
● Tissue development
● Ion regulation
● Water balance regulation
● Heart rate and other cardiovascular functions regulation
● Control of reproductive functions
● Control of blood glucose and other nutrients
● Uterine contraction and milk release
● Immune system regulation
Endocrine Glands and their hormones
1) Pituitary Gland
● Anterior
➔ Growth Hormone - affects body growth by increasing gene
expression, lipid breakdown, release of fatty acids, increases blood
glucose
