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The Endocrine System by Mind Map: The Endocrine System

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2. Thyroid Gland

2.1. Tetraiodothyronine

2.2. -

2.3. -

2.4. Triiodothyronine

3. -

4. Parathyroid Gland

4.1. Parathormone

4.1.1. function

4.1.1.1. controls calcium level in our blood

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6. -

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10. Pituitary Gland

10.1. Growth Hormone

10.1.1. functions

10.1.1.1. build bones

10.1.1.2. regulation of metabolism

10.2. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

10.2.1. function

10.2.1.1. controls production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland

10.2.2. -

10.3. -

10.4. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

10.4.1. functions

10.4.1.1. protects skin from UV rays

10.4.1.2. development of pigmentation

10.5. -

10.6. -

10.7. -

10.8. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

10.8.1. function

10.8.1.1. regulate levels of steroid hormone cortisol

10.9. -

10.10. Follicle Stimulating Hormone

10.10.1. funtions

10.10.1.1. controls menstrual cycle

10.10.1.2. production of eggs by the ovaries

10.11. Leutenizing Hormone

10.11.1. functions

10.11.1.1. stimulate testosterone release

10.11.1.2. stimulate ovaries ovulation

10.12. Lactogenic Hormone

10.12.1. function

10.12.1.1. establishes lactation or milk production

10.13. Antidiuretic Hormone

10.13.1. function

10.13.1.1. conserve fluid volume of body

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10.15. Oxytocin

10.15.1. functions

10.15.1.1. stimulate urine contraction in childbirth

10.15.1.2. stimulate contraction of breast tissue

10.16. Endorphins

10.16.1. functions

10.16.1.1. relives pain

10.16.1.2. reduce stress

10.16.1.3. improve sense of well-being

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12. Adrenal Gland

12.1. Epinephrine

12.1.1. function

12.1.1.1. responsible of body's fight or flight response

12.1.1.2. increase & maintain blood pressure

12.1.2. -

12.2. Norepinephrine

12.2.1. function

12.3. -

12.4. Aldosterone

12.4.1. function

12.4.1.1. control balance of salt & water in the kidney

12.5. Cortisone

12.5.1. function

12.5.1.1. regulation of major body functions

12.6. Androgens

12.6.1. functions

12.6.1.1. helps body mature

12.6.1.2. boosts sex drive

12.7. Dopamine

12.7.1. function

12.7.1.1. responsible for the reward and movement regulation in the brain

12.7.1.1.1. g

13. Pancreas

13.1. -

13.2. -

13.3. -

13.4. -

13.5. Insulin

13.5.1. function

13.5.1.1. regulates the body's energy supply

13.5.2. -

13.6. Glucagon

13.6.1. function

13.6.1.1. regulate body's blood sugar levels

14. Testes and Ovaries

14.1. Testosterone

14.1.1. function

14.1.1.1. maintenance of typical masculine physical characteristics

14.2. -

14.3. Estrogen

14.3.1. function

14.3.1.1. development of the human reproductive system

14.4. -

14.5. Progesterone

14.5.1. function

14.5.1.1. stimulates grandular development

14.6. -

15. Thymus Gland

15.1. Thymosine

15.1.1. function

15.1.1.1. stimulate T-cell development

16. Pineal Gland

16.1. Serotonin

16.1.1. function

16.1.1.1. mood stabilizing hormone

16.2. Melatonin

16.2.1. function

16.2.1.1. brain response to darkness