endocrine-system-PPT.pptx
- 1. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM MR.CHARAN VIKRAM ZAGADE DR.Y PATIL INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION PIMPRI, PUNE -18
- 3. DUCTLESS MEANING: Denoting a gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream, such as an endocrine gland or a lymph gland. CENTRAL GLANDS: The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland are in your brain. PERIPHERAL GLANDS Those glands outside of the nervous system. Where is the intercellular fluid? Fluid found in the spaces around cells. It comes from substances that leak out of blood capillaries (the smallest type of blood vessel).
- 9. The hypothalamus is a structure deep within your brain. Its the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. Your hypothalamus keeps your body balanced in a stable state called homeostasis.
- 10. Your hypothalamus receives chemical messages from nerve cells in your brain and from nerve cells in your body (your peripheral nervous system), which is also responding to signals outside your body.
- 11. Hypothalamus helps manage your: Body temperature. Blood pressure. Hunger and thirst. Sense of fullness when eating. Mood. Sex drive. Sleep.
- 13. 3. pituitary gland (also known as hypophysis) is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus.
- 16. Pituitary gland monitors your body functions in much the same way. Pituitary sends signals to your organs and glands via its hormones to tell them what functions are needed and when. The right settings for your body depend on several factors, including your age and sex.
- 20. The thymus gland, located behind your sternum and between your lungs, is only active until puberty. The pinkish-gray organ has two thymic lobes. After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat. Thymosin is the hormone of the thymus, and it stimulates the development of disease-fighting T cells. puberty The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
- 22. Thyroid gland, endocrine gland that is located in the anterior part of the lower neck, below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid secretes hormones vital to metabolism and growth.
- 23. Its job is to produce and release two major hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones help to regulate many crucial bodily functions such as: Heart rate Body weight Muscle strength and control Breathing Body temperature Bone loss Blood lipid levels Menstrual cycles Central nervous system (CNS) Energy expenditure
- 25. Parathyroid glands (we all have 4 of them) are normally the size of a grain of rice. Occasionally they can be as large as a pea and still be normal. The four parathyroids are located behind the thyroid. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in your blood. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in your bones.
- 33. THYROID GLAND
- 36. PANCREAS