Does anyone know anything about the Endocrine System? I am doing a project and I cant find any usefull information. I would specifically like to know about the Testes and Ovaries.
Thanks
2007-03-22 05:15:52 · 6 answers · asked by africanondaloose 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I mean what exactly do you want to know... do you want to know about the hormones involved. Be a little more specific.
2007-03-22 05:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by KingstonGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones involved in controlling many functions of the body, such as growth and development, metabolism, sexual function and reproduction, among others.
Check out the following website for a comprehensive overview of the endocrine system: http://diabetes.health.ivillage.com/diabetesgeneral/endocrinesystem.cfm
I think that you will find everything you need to know, including information on the testes and ovaries...Good luck!
2007-03-22 05:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland belong to the endocrine system. the two belong to the hypothalamo-pituitary-end organ axis. and this axis contains several loops where one action from a location can affect the other's action. think of a feedback mechanism. It may appear that the hypothalamus is the prime mover of the axis. But as i said, there are loops in the said axis. Take for example the thyroid gland being the end organ of that loop. The hypothalamus can order the pituitary to release a thyroid gland stimulant (the thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH) by synthesizing and then releasing the thyroid hormone releasing hormone (THRH). This leads to increased activity of the thyroid gland (eg increased metabolism, weight loss, palpitations, arrhythmia etc). But then this increased thyroid gland activity brings back news to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. the two then decreased their activity so that the thyroid gland in effect can lower its activity. Soon, there will be balance in the system by using this constant feedback loop.
As you can see, the axis's feedback loop causes normalization of the body's activities. Homeostasis.
2007-03-25 06:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
endocrinology deals with ductless glands mainly. they release hormones in spurts and the hormones are transmitted via blood to distant site of action. Testes and ovaries are reproductive organs which release testosterone (testes) and oestrogen (ovaries) which basically is responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics in humans. your question is very broad and you can search and get required information online.
2007-03-22 05:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pituitary gland controls the system.....by age 16 the glands you mentioned should be working....
2007-03-22 05:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by rev. needy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the web pages for more details on Endocrine system, Testicle, Overy and Ovarian follicle.
2007-03-22 06:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋