(Solved): Endocrine System Objectives 1. General functions of the endocrine system a. Describe the major func ...

Endocrine System Objectives 1. General functions of the endocrine system a. Describe the major functions of the endocrine system. b. Define the terms hormone, endocrine gland, endocrine tissue (organ), and target cell. 2. Control by the hypothalamus \( \& \) pituitary gland a. Describe the locations of and the anatomical relationships between the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary glands. b. Explain the role of the hypothalamus in the release of anterior pituitary hormones. c. Explain the role of the hypothalamus in the production and release of posterior pituitary hormones. 3. Identify, source, secretory control, \& functional roles of the major hormones produced by the body a. Use the hormones below (grouped by organs) to perform outcomes Endocrine #3: i. Pituitary: growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone (or vasopressin) ii. Pinealgland; melatonin iii. Thyroid gland: thyroxine, calcitonin iv. Parathyroid gland: parathyroid hormone v. Adrenal gland: glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), gonadocorticoids, epinephrine, norepinephrine vi. Testis: testosterone vii. Ovary: estrogen, progesterone viii. Pancreas: insulin, glucagon ix. Some others may be covered in other systems. c. Name the target tissue or cells for the hormone and describe the effect(s) of the hormone on the target tissue or cells.