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Endocrine System

Endocrine System. neurotransmitter. hormone. hormone: mediator molecule released in one part of body but regulates activity in another part. hormone receptors. Circulating. Local. “free” transport. Bound to transport protein. Lipid Soluble: steroid thyroid NO. Water Soluble:

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Endocrine System

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  1. Endocrine System

  2. neurotransmitter hormone hormone: mediator molecule released in one part of body but regulates activity in another part

  3. hormone receptors Circulating Local

  4. “free” transport Bound to transport protein • Lipid • Soluble: • steroid • thyroid • NO • Water • Soluble: • amine • peptide • eicosanoid

  5. Cholera

  6. Pituitary Hormones

  7. giantism pituitary dwarfism

  8. Acromegaly

  9. pitocin oxytocin

  10. hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease) hypothyroidism (cretinism)

  11. Overactive Adrenaline Disorder

  12. Cushing's syndrome

  13. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

  14. Jet lag Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

  15. Hormones for • maturation of • T cells • May retard • aging

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