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The Endocrine System. The Endocrine System. Body has two systems for control Electrical Nervous system Chemical Endocrine system Chemical compounds released into the blood stream Hypothalamus : Area of the brain that turns electrical signals into chemical signals - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Endocrine System
The Endocrine System• Body has two systems for
controlElectrical Nervous systemChemical Endocrine system
• Chemical compounds released into the blood stream
• Hypothalamus:– Area of the brain that turns
electrical signals into chemical signals
– Changes in homeostasis turn on the pituitary gland
– Pituitary gland releases hormones into the blood stream
Types of Hormones• Two types of hormones:
1) Steroids- lipid-soluble; easily diffuses into cells through the plasma membrane- inside the cell steroids react receptorsExamples:Cholesterol signals production of bile; Vitamin DTestosterone signals males to develop male characteristics during puberty
Types of Hormones• Two types of hormones:
2) Amino Acid Hormones- bind to specific receptors on the plasma membrane- Receptor on target cell will then activate an enzyme, open an ion channel in the membrane, or start some chain reaction
Examples:Serotonin regulates
mood, appetite, and sleepInsulin regulates
blood sugar level
Hormones And Target Cells• Hormones are designed to attach to a specific
binding sites (receptors) on a specific type of cell (target cell)
• They can have one or multiple binding sites• Regulated by Negative Feedback Inhibition– Chain reaction from binding to receptor releases signal
that stops the release of the hormone
Water Levels in the Blood• Blood consists of blood cells, white blood
cells and plasma (water and various other molecules)
• Plasma thickness is highly regulated by Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
• After losing water through exercise or by taking in diuretics (alcohol, coffee, sugar drinks), ADH is released due to low H2O levels in the blood
• Kidneys react to ADH and start absorbing as much water as possible
• Signal also informs us we need water (thirsty)
Additional Endocrine Glands• Adrenal Glands:– Located onto top of the kidneys;
made of two parts– Outer portion releases steroids
Ex: Glucocorticoids and Aldosterone which raise blood sugar and blood pressure
– Inner portion releases Amino acids hormones
Ex: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine which raise heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration
• Why releases all these hormones at once?
Additional Endocrine Glands• Fight or Flight Response (Adrenaline Rush)– Instinct when in conflict to fight the enemy or run for
safety– Results in raised heart rate, reaction time, blood
pressures, respiration rate– Sometimes you may empty waste to be as light as
possible
Thyroid/Parathyroid Gland• Thyroid releases hormones to regulate
growth, metabolism, and developmentExamples:Thyroxin- regulates energy use in the bodyCalcitonin- regulates calcium levels
• Parathyroid releases hormones to regulate mineral intake and useExamples:Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)- regulates calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels
Review• Nick and Batman get into a fight. Batman punches Nick in
his shoulder. The pressure from Batman’s fist pass into the skin, muscle tissue and bones in Nick’s body. Pressure sensors are fired and an electrical signal is sent. 1) Where does the signal go?
2) What endocrine gland is activated because of the signal?
• The pituitary gland releases endorphins (pain numbing hormones) which enter the blood stream3) Where in Nick’s body do they go?
4) How do the endorphins react to the muscles cells?
The Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Muscle cells in the shoulder
Bind to receptors on the plasma membrane
Review• As the fight continues, Batman is throwing many
punches at Nick. Nick is quickly learning to dodge them so not to take any damage. Nick’s reflexes are increasing and he is moving faster5) What has happened to Nick?
6) What gland has caused this to happen?
7) What hormones are causing this increase in speed?
8) What physical changes has Nick’s body gone through because of the hormones?
He is in “Fight or Flight Mode”
Adrenal Gland
Increase heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, etc…
Glucocorticoids, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine
Review• After a series of fast punches from Nick, Batman
gives up and runs away. Nick starts to relax after a few minutes. His breathing is normal and his heart slows down. However, his glucose levels are still high. The glucocorticoid is still active.9) What type of hormone is glucocorticoid?
10) What hormone must be released to lower Nick’s blood sugar level?11) What type of system is this called?
Insulin
Steroid
Negative Feedback Inhibition
Review• Now the fight is over Nick feels hungry. His shoulder
bone has taken damage in the fight.12) What gland will slow Nick’s metabolism until he gets food?
13) What element is needed to fix the bone and where can Nick get is from?
14) What hormone will increase the absorption of Ca+ from Nick’s lunch? What gland will produce this?
15) What hormone will increase the Ca+ in the blood so repairs can start?
Thyroid gland
Calcium
PTH from the Parathyroid gland
Calcitonin