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Endocrine
secrete directly into the blood
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Exocrine
secretes into body cavity outside
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Hormones
chemical messenger released into bloodstream and travels throughout the body to target cells
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Hormone Control
Endocrine and nervous system work together to keep level normal
- Homeostasis
- Negative Feedback
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Three Sources of control
- Neural
- Hormonal
- Humoral- body fluids or substances
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Hypothalamus
Commander in chief
located at the base of the brain. The FUNCTION of the hypothalamus is to MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS
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Pituitary gland
"Master Gland"
controlled by hypothalamus
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Pituitary gland
Two Parts
Anterior
The front portion
Produces and secretes hormones such as:
- GH (growth hormone)
- TSH(thyroid-stimulating hormone)
- ACTH(adrenocorticotropic hormone)
- LH & FSH
- Prolactin