Chapter 32 - The endocrine system. The endocrine system includes the organs of the body that secrete hormones directly into body fluids such as blood. Hormones help to regulate the chemical reactions within cells. They therefore control the functions of the organs, tissues, and other cells that comprise these cells. In this chapter you will learn about the processes and organs of the endocrine system. | Medical Assisting Chapter 32 PowerPoint® to accompany Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Chapter 32 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Second Edition The Endocrine System Objectives 32-1 Describe the general functions of the endocrine system. 32-2 Compare the endocrine and exocrine glands. 32-3 Define hormone. 32-4 Describe the locations of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands,adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, and gonads. 32-5 List the hormones released by the pituitary gland and give the functions of each. 32-6 List the hormones released by the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands, and give the functions of each. The Endocrine System Objectives (cont.) 32-7 List the hormones released by the adrenal glands and give the functions of each. 32-8 List the hormones released by the pancreas and give the functions of each. 32-9 List the hormones released by the thymus and gonads, and give the . | Medical Assisting Chapter 32 PowerPoint® to accompany Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Chapter 32 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Second Edition The Endocrine System Objectives 32-1 Describe the general functions of the endocrine system. 32-2 Compare the endocrine and exocrine glands. 32-3 Define hormone. 32-4 Describe the locations of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands,adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, and gonads. 32-5 List the hormones released by the pituitary gland and give the functions of each. 32-6 List the hormones released by the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands, and give the functions of each. The Endocrine System Objectives (cont.) 32-7 List the hormones released by the adrenal glands and give the functions of each. 32-8 List the hormones released by the pancreas and give the functions of each. 32-9 List the hormones released by the thymus and gonads, and give the function of each. 32-10 Describe the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of various endocrine disorders. The Endocrine System The endocrine system includes the organs of the body that secrete hormones directly into body fluids such as blood. glands secrete hormones into bloodstream to target tissues Hormones Hormones are chemicals secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells. Many hormones are derived from steroids that can easily cross the cell membrane . Examples of steroid hormones: Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Cortisol hormones Hormones (cont.) Nonsteroid Hormones Made of amino acids or proteins Cannot cross the cell membrane with ease Binds to receptors on the surface of the cells G-protein is usually activated by the hormone-receptor complex. Prostaglandins Local hormones Derived from lipid molecules Typically do not travel into the blood stream Target tissues are located close by Produced by organs such as the: Kidneys Uterus Heart .
