The Endocrine System
chemical Imbalance(Hormones), Testes, Ovaries & General Info
The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
The Endocrine System (Male)
The Endocrine System (Female/Male)
The Endocrine System (Female)
Chemical Imbalance
Chemical imbalances- One hypothesis about the cause of mental illness. Other causes that are debated include psychological and social causes.
Brain
Your brain when you are depressed vs when you aren't depressed
Nerves
Nerve A is imbalanced with Nerve B
Hormones
Hormones- Chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include: Development and growth.
Male and Female
Male and female signs
Classifications of Hormones
Many different types of hormones
Words
Words to describe hormones
Testes/Ovaries
Testes- The male gonad or reproductive gland, either of two oval glands located in the scrotum
Ovaries- A female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, present in humans and vertebrates as a pair.