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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader
Endocrine System

Chapter Outline


15.1 Endocrine Glands

  • Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and are thereby distributed to target organs or tissues. 294

    15.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

  • The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, controls the function of the pituitary gland, which consists of the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary. 296
  • The anterior pituitary produces several hormones, some of which control other endocrine glands. 296

    15.3 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

  • The thyroid produces hormones that speed metabolism and another that lowers the blood calcium level. Antagonistic to this activity, parathyroid glands produce a hormone that raises the blood calcium level. 299-300

    15.4 Adrenal Glands

  • The adrenal glands produce hormones that help us respond to stress. 301

    15.5 Pancreas

  • The pancreas secretes hormones that help regulate the blood glucose level. 304
  • Diabetes mellitus occurs when cells are unable to take up glucose and it spills over into the urine. 305

    15.6 Other Endocrine Glands

  • Many other tissues, although not traditionally considered endocrine glands, secrete hormones. 306

    15.7 Chemical Signals

  • Hormones are chemical signals that influence the metabolism of their target cells. 309
  • The endocrine system works with the other systems of the body to maintain homeostasis. 310 s








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