Chart of the endocrine system (done in ACT-2 FDM)

1. Complete the chart of the Endocrine system:

HORMONE ORGAN FUNCTION PICTURE
THAT
PRODUCES
IT

THYROXIN Thyroid  It plays vital roles in 

gland  digestion, heart and 
  muscle function, brain 
development and 
maintenance of bones. 

LEPTIN in the  Leptin signals to the 

adipocytes  brain, in particular to 
of white  an area called the 
adipose  hypothalamus, it acts 
to alter food intake 
tissue. 
and control energy 
  expenditure over the 
long term. 
 

MELATONIN pineal  helps regulate 

gland  biological rhythms 
  such as sleep and 
wake cycles. 
 

INSULIN Pancreas  To counter the 

  concerted actions of a 
number of 
hyperglycemia-generat
ing hormones and to 
maintain low blood 
glucose levels. 
Stimulates lipogenesis, 
diminishes lipolysis, 
and increases amino 
acid transport into 
cells. 
 
GLUCAGON Produced  Prevent blood glucose 
by the  levels dropping too 
alpha cells,  low. Instructs the liver 
found in  to release stored 
the islets of  glucose, which causes 
Langerhan blood sugar to rise.  
s, in the   
páncreas.  
 

TESTOSTERONE Is  Responsible for many 

produced  of the physical 
by the  characteristics specific 
gonads  to adult males. Plays a 
  key role in 
reproduction and the 
maintenance of bone 
and muscle strength. 
 

ESTROGEN Produced  Usually travel through 

primarily  the bloodstream in 
by the  fluids, interact with 
ovaries.   cells in a variety of 
  tissues in the body, 
and deliver a message 
or instruction. It is one 
of the most important 
hormones for women.