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Reproductive and Endocrine 1
Reproductive and Endocrine 1
Contains: hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, pineal body,
reproductive glands (which include the ovaries and testes) and pancreas.
- Metabolism
- Growth and development
- Tissue function
- Sleep
- Mood
We have chosen to focus on the female reproductive system for our model
Reproductive system (continued)
Egg cells exist from birth, produced in the mother's womb
main hormone produced by the female reproductive system is Estrogen and is
absorbed by the granulosa cell
Estrogen is used to trigger the menstrual cycle, and triggers the secondary sex
characteristics of females
Sperm cells are produced during and after puberty and is produced in the
testis
main hormone produced in male reproductive system is testosterone
testosterone is produced in testis and prostate
How do they work together?
Reproductive system produces hormones for the endocrine system and the
endocrine system releases hormones telling what the reproductive system should
do.
One thing they do is the endocrine system tells the ovaries to send eggs to the
uterus.
Endocrine system organs
Hypothalamus- Produces and stores hormones for the pituitary gland and controls its releases
Pituitary Gland- Releases the hormones that controls the endocrine system
Pineal Gland- Releases hormones such as melatonin which regulates mood, sleep, etc
Thyroid- Controls the rate that the body produces energy from nutrients
Adrenal glands- Helps body react to stressors and control blood pressure
Fallopian tubes- carry the egg from the ovary to the womb