What is the Function of the Endocrine Glands


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What is the Function of the Endocrine Glands

What is the Function of the Endocrine Glands

These are the basic Functions of the Endocrine Glands within the human body:

Anterior Pituitary Gland – functions as a tropic hormone to stimulate thyroid, adrenal and follicle stimulating hormones

Posterior Pituitary Gland – functions to stimulate the production of antidiuretic hormones and oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions during labour

Hypothalamus Gland – stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine.

Parathyroid Gland – functions to produce parathyroid hormones which cause the breakdown of bone and an increase in circulating calcium concentrations within blood

Adrenal Cortex Gland – regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis, stimulates libido, and stimulates gluconeogenesis during times of stress

Adrenal Medullar Gland – produces and excretes adrenalin, which stimulates the sympathetic nervous system during times of stress

Panreatic Islets Gland – produces the hormone glucagon, which promotes glycogenolyis and insulin, which acts as a ligand (key) to allow entry of blood glucose into muscle cell walls.

Ovary Gland – produces estrogens and progesterone, which promotes female sexual development and pregnancy

Testis Gland – releases testosterone and promotes the development of male sexual characteristics

Thymus Gland – promotes the development of thymus cells, which aid in immune system development and maintenance

Placenta Gland – promotes conditions required during early pregnancy

Atria – release atrial natiuretic hormone (ANH), which regulates fluid and electrolyte homeostasis



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