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The Endocrine Systems

The Endocrine Systems. By: Rodolfo Hernandez, Jordan Dallas, Christopher Mendez. Regulation of body processes by Chemical Messengers.

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The Endocrine Systems

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  1. The Endocrine Systems By: Rodolfo Hernandez, Jordan Dallas, Christopher Mendez

  2. Regulation of body processes by Chemical Messengers • There are four mechanisms of cell communication: direct contact, synaptic signaling, endocrine signaling, and paracrine signaling. Cells can also release signaling molecules that affect their own behavior or autocrine signaling. Chemical communication is not limited to cells within an organism. Pheromones are chemical released in the environment to communicate among individuals of a single species. These aid in communication between animals and may alter the behavior or physiology of the receiver but are not involved in the normal metabolic regulation of an animal.

  3. The Pituitary and Hypothalamus • The Pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, hangs by a stalk from the hypothalamus at the base of the brain posterior to the optic chiasm. The hypothalamus is a part of the central nervous system (CN) that has a major role in regulating body processes. The Pituitary is a compound endocrine gland.

  4. Peripheral Endocrine Glands • Although the pituitary produces an impressive array of hormones many endocrines glands are found in other locations. Some of these may be controlled by tropic hormones of the pituitary, but others, such as the adrenal medulla and the pancreas, are independent of pituitary control. Several endocrine glands develop from derivative of the primitive pharynx, which is the most anterior segment of the digestive tract. These glands, which include the thyroid and parathyroid glands, produce hormones that regulate processes associated with nutrient uptake, such as carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and mineral metabolism.

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