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    Hey there, wait a minute!

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    This is for your reading pleasure! [RP]

    Enlarged thyroid: over active thyroid

    Known as Graves Disease

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    F Ur RP again

    Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance for Men

    By D Swain

    Hormone imbalance is a common problem thatmany men face today. Some start showingsymptoms of hormone imbalance at the age of40.

    This imbalance is usually caused by low levelsof testosterone because the production of allmale hormones decrease as a result of aging.

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    RP again

    Breast Enlargement

    One of the first symptoms of hormoneimbalance is an enlargement of the breasts.

    This occurs mostly in men who have excessweight around the stomach because theyproduce more of an enzyme called aromatase.

    This enzyme is responsible for convertingtestosterone into estrogens.

    When too much estrogen is produced, it willlead to breast enlargement..

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    RP ..

    Erectile Dysfunction

    Another one of the symptoms of hormone

    imbalance in men is erectile dysfunction. Testosterone is needed to trigger a response in the

    brain and also to produce and keep an erection.

    When testosterone levels drop too low, it will take

    longer to have an erection. The penis can even shrinkdue to low levels of

    testosterone.

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    RPzzz

    Muscle/Bone Loss

    Reduced muscle and bone mass is also one of the

    symptoms of hormone imbalance. Testosterone is also responsible for building

    muscles and bone.

    When levels are too low, loss of muscle and bone

    mass is usually the result. In addition to this bone and muscle loss, many

    men start to gain weight.

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    This press release issued by Eurekalertsays that the "raging hormones" of puberty..

    are known to produce mood swings andstress for most teenagers,

    ..making it difficult to cope with thisperiod of life.

    Until now, the specific causes of pubertal

    anxiety have not been identified,

    making it harder to understand andtreat adolescent angst.

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    Now the Learning Outcomes!

    Define a hormone

    Explain what an endocrine glandis

    Explain role of insulin in regulating glucose(chapter 6)

    Describe the signs ofdiabetes mellitus

    and treatment

    State the role of the hormone adrenaline inboosting blood glucose levels and give examplesof situations in which this may occur

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    Chapter 15 Outline

    15.1 Hormones

    - Hormones & Glands

    15.2 Locations of glands- Location of endocrine glands

    15.3 Effects of hormones

    - Endocrine glands & secretions

    (a) Pancreas and insulin

    (b) Adrenal gland and adrenaline

    - Diabetes mellitus: signs and treatment

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    15.1 Hormones & Glands

    DEFINITION OF Endocrine glands: [2 m]

    Are ductless gland

    Secrete chemical signals (called hormones)

    Directly into the blood

    To control processes at another part of the body known as

    Target cells or organs

    E.g. Pancreas insulin & glucagon to liver & muscles

    Ovaries - secrete oestrogen to uterus &

    Testes - testosterone to penis

    Adrenal gland (just above kidney) - adrenaline to many areas(kiv)

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    HmmWhats the difference b/w

    endo & exocrine gland?Compare with:

    Exocrine glands which have duct or secrete

    chemicals via tubes, and Not into the blood, but to the external

    environment

    E.g. tear gland (eye) secretes tears

    salivary gland (mouth) secretes saliva ,sweat gland (skin) produce sweat

    sebaceous gland (skin) produce sebum

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    15.1Hormones- Location

    of theendocrine

    glands

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    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    Thyroid glandSecretes thyroxine. Thyroxine

    controls the rate of metabolism

    and influences physical

    development.

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    Thyroid glandSecretes thyroxine. Thyroxine

    controls the rate of metabolism

    and influences physical

    development.

    Adrenal gland (medulla)Secretes adrenaline. Adrenaline

    has wide-ranging effects that

    prepare the body for fight or

    flight situations.

    kidney

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    Thyroid glandSecretes thyroxine. Thyroxine

    controls the rate of metabolism

    and influences physical

    development.

    Adrenal gland (medulla)Secretes adrenaline. Adrenaline

    has wide-ranging effects that

    prepare the body for fight or

    flight situations.

    PancreasIslets of Langerhans in the

    pancreas secrete insulin and

    glucagon that regulate the

    blood glucose concentration.

    kidney

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    Thyroid glandSecretes thyroxine. Thyroxine

    controls the rate of metabolism

    and influences physical

    development.

    Adrenal gland (medulla)Secretes adrenaline. Adrenaline

    has wide-ranging effects that

    prepare the body for fight or

    flight situations.

    PancreasIslets of Langerhans in the

    pancreas secrete insulin and

    glucagon that regulate the

    blood glucose concentration.

    kidney

    HypothalamusAn endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion of some

    pituitary hormones.

    Ovaries (in females)Secretes oestrogen and

    progesterone.

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    Pituitary glandPlays an important role as a

    controller. It secretes anumber of hormones,

    which control the functions

    of several other endocrine

    glands. This is why the

    pituitary gland is often

    referred to as the master

    gland. The pituitary glandalso secretes antidiuretic

    hormone (ADH).

    Glands and Their Hormonal Secretions

    Thyroid gland [Not in syll]Secretes thyroxine. Thyroxine

    controls the rate of metabolism

    and influences physical

    development.

    Adrenal gland (medulla)Secretes adrenaline. Adrenaline

    has wide-ranging effects that

    prepare the body for fight or

    flight situations.

    PancreasIslets of Langerhans in the

    pancreas secrete insulin and

    glucagon that regulate the

    blood glucose concentration.

    kidney

    Hypothalamus [Not insyll]An endocrine gland that

    regulates the secretion ofsome pituitary hormones.

    Ovaries (in females)Secretes oestrogen and

    progesterone.

    Testes (in males)Secretes testosterone.

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    15.1 Hormones

    Definition ofHormones: [2m]

    they are chemical substances,

    - produced by endocrine glands,- transported by the bloodstream,

    - to alter activities at the target organs

    - Effective even in minute quantities

    Hormones are converted to less active compoundsby the liver and destroyed by liver and excretedby the kidney

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    15.1 Hormones

    Characteristics of Hormones: [3 m]

    May have a controller E.g Master gland

    (Pituitary gland)

    May not function till a certain age

    May have either short-term, *e.g. adrenaline for

    fear

    or long-term effect, *e.g. thyroxine for growth Production isbalanced and adequate;

    *(lack produces some deficiency diseases; excess

    production may be harmful)

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    15.1 Hormones a) Adrenal gland

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    Acts very quickly and has short-term action

    Stimulus:Positive and negative stress,

    excitement and fear

    Receptor: Causes hypothalamus to activate

    adrenal gland, message travels via nerves

    15.1 Hormones a) Adrenaline

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    How the adrenal medulla responds to stimuli ?

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    Corrective Mechanism:

    Effects ofadrenaline [4m]4b. To Increase blood

    glucose concentration

    4a. But also needs to stimulate

    breakdown of glycogen to glucose in

    muscles

    3. More oxygen enables increasein metabolic rate in muscles:

    Respiration for energy

    1. Increased heart rate:

    pump more oxygen to

    muscles

    6. Vaso-constriction of arterioles : skin

    becomes pale as more blood goes to

    internal muscles and vital organs

    8. Increased blood coagulation

    rate: in case of injuries/wounds

    2. Increased breathing rate

    in the lungs for more

    oxygen

    7. Increased eye

    (pupil) dilation

    Muscle tension can cause Goose-pimples: hair stands!

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    15.1 Hormones b) Pancreas

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    15.1 Hormones c) Diabetes

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    Type 1

    Type 2

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    Diabetes mellitus p 234

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    Pictures of Diabetes

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Insulin

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Adrenaline

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Adrenaline

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Adrenaline

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Effects

    Increased blood glucose concentration

    More energy released in tissue respiration

    Oxygen and glucose carried to themuscles faster

    More blood is channelled to the muscles

    Enhanced vision

    Adrenaline

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Effects

    Increased blood glucose concentration

    More energy released in tissue respiration

    Oxygen and glucose carried to themuscles faster

    More blood is channelled to the muscles

    Enhanced vision

    Adrenaline Glucagon

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Effects

    Increased blood glucose concentration

    More energy released in tissue respiration

    Oxygen and glucose carried to themuscles faster

    More blood is channelled to the muscles

    Enhanced vision

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhandsin the pancrease

    Adrenaline Glucagon

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Effects

    Increased blood glucose concentration

    More energy released in tissue respiration

    Oxygen and glucose carried to themuscles faster

    More blood is channelled to the muscles

    Enhanced vision

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhandsin the pancrease

    Actions

    Stimulates theconversion ofglycogen into glucose

    Stimulates theconversion of fats

    and amino acids intoglucose

    Adrenaline Glucagon

    ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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    ENDOCRINE GLANDSare

    Ductless Glands

    that secrete

    Hormones

    directly into the bloodstream to

    Act on targets

    e.g.

    Insulin

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhans inthe pancreas

    Actions

    Increased glucoseuptake and cellmetabolism

    Stimulates theconversion of glucose

    into glycogen

    Effect

    Decreased bloodglucose concentration

    Produced by

    Adrenal medulla in the adrenal gland

    Actions

    Speeds up glycogen breakdown

    Increases metabolic rate

    Increases heart rate and blood pressure

    Constricts arterioles in skin

    Causes pupils to dilate

    Effects

    Increased blood glucose concentration

    More energy released in tissue respiration

    Oxygen and glucose carried to themuscles faster

    More blood is channelled to the muscles

    Enhanced vision

    Produced by

    Islets of Langerhandsin the pancrease

    Actions

    Stimulates theconversion ofglycogen into glucose

    Stimulates theconversion of fats

    and amino acids intoglucose

    Effect

    Increased bloodglucose concentration

    Adrenaline Glucagon

    * 15 1 (d) O h H

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    There will be a short quiz when

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