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a concept map of endocrine system

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a concept map of endocrine system

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Development of

follicles in ovaries. Increase the


Production of production of Stimulates sex Inhibits the activity of
sperm melanin in the
Responsible for hormones of male osteoblasts and causes
skin,. and female
human growth Follicle- osteoclasts to
Stimulates the stimulating breakdown thus,
thyroid gland to Growth hormone Melanocytes- releasing calcium and
produce its Hormone Stimulates milk phosphate ion from
stimulating
hormones. production in bones
hormone Luteinizing
Thyroid- mammary glands
Hormone
stimulating ANTERIOR following delivery
Regulates sodium
hormone Lactogenic in a pregnant Released in reabsorption and
Responsible for Hormone female. PARATHORMONE response to signals potassium
stress hormones from the excretion by the
Maintains the Adrenocorticotropic
sympathetic
body’s water hormone kidneys
division
balance.
Antidiuretic EPINEPHRINE
Hormone POSTERIOR
Stimulates
contraction of Oxytocin
ADOLSTERONE
smooth muscles in Stabilize the
the wall of uterus. ENDOCRINE blood glucose

THYROXINE SYSTEM
AND
CORTISOL
It plays a major role in TRIIODOTHYRONINE
the metabolism, growt
h and development of
the human body CALCITONIN SEROTONIN
Releases calcium
and phosphate Stabilizes our
ion from bones. mood, feelings of
MELATONIN
well-being, and
happiness.
TESTOSTERONE
Responsible for ESTROGEN AND
male GLUCAGON
development PROGESTERONE THYMOSIM
INSULIN
Serves as a time cue
Responsible for
to the biological
female
Raise the level of clock and promotes
development
Protects the blood sugar sleep anticipation
Stimulates the
body against uptake of
microorganism glucose
thus, helping to
fight infections

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