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Endocrine System Notes

The document provides a list of various hormones, their functions, and the glands they are associated with, such as GnRH from the hypothalamus and insulin from the pancreas. It explains that hormones regulate critical bodily functions including growth, metabolism, and reproduction, and highlights the importance of maintaining hormonal balance. Hormonal imbalances can lead to significant health issues.

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Endocrine System Notes

The document provides a list of various hormones, their functions, and the glands they are associated with, such as GnRH from the hypothalamus and insulin from the pancreas. It explains that hormones regulate critical bodily functions including growth, metabolism, and reproduction, and highlights the importance of maintaining hormonal balance. Hormonal imbalances can lead to significant health issues.

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​ ormone Functions – Various Hormones And Their Functions​

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​Here is a list of different Hormones, along with their functions and their respective glands.​

​Hormones​ ​Functions​

​Hypothalamus Gland​

​Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)​ ​ timulates Pituitary gland to release​


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​gonadotropins​

​Pituitary Gland​

​Growth hormone​ ​Regulates body growth​

​Thyroid Gland​

​Thyroxine​ ​Regulates body metabolism​

​Pancreas Gland​

​Insulin and Glucagon​ ​Regulates blood sugar level​

​Adrenal Gland​

​Epinephrine​ ​Regulates heart rate and blood pressure​

​Testes​

​Testosterone​ ​ evelopment of sperms and male​


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​characteristics​

​Ovaries​

​Estrogen and Progesterone​ ​ evelopment of eggs and female​


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​characteristics​

​ ormones control the functions of all the organs. They affect the diverse processes of growth​
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​and development, reproduction and sexual characteristics. Very small amounts of hormones can​
​induce very prominent responses in the body. Most of the hormones are proteins or steroids.​
​However, too much or too little of something is always dangerous. When a hormone produces​
​too much or too little hormones, it results in hormonal imbalance.​

​Grade 13 Week 9​
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