Endocrine+System

by Regan

The whole purpose of the endocrine system is to control & regulate your body’s functions. The main glands in the endocrine system are the, hypothalamus, pititual, thyroid, parathyroid’s, adrenals, pineal body, & reproductive glands (testes/ovaries). The one unique organ of the endocrine system shares a part in the digestive system as well. Although it produces endocrine chemicals it also produces digestive chemicals. It is the pancreas, the largest organ in the endocrine system. The pituitary gland is the master gland or the alpha dog of the system.

Ever feel that extra spark of excitement out of nowhere? Well it’s called adrenaline, one of the many chemicals in the endocrine system. One of the major changes with your body & the endocrine system is puberty. Puberty is when your body reaches its final stages to becoming an adult. But the results vary depending on gender. Boys generally get taller & their shoulders broaden. With girls their breasts grow & hips broaden. In both, boys & girls their emotions & attitude changes drastically towards new ideas, that result in intense mood swings. Puberty occurs around 10-15 years old in men. In women puberty occurs around 9-13 years old. The body starts producing more hormones, for men it’s generally testosterone, for women it’s estrogen. But there are over 30 different hormones on your body just waiting to spur you up. Puberty also results in pubic / bodily hair, varying on boys & girls.

One of the biggest disasters in the endocrine system is diabetes types 1 & 2. What is diabetes you ask? Diabetes is when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control & regulates carbohydrates, fat, & the body’s metabolism. The symptoms of this harsh disease include intense, thirst, hunger, urination & weight loss. Long-term problems result in kidney failure & blindness.

Some other problems with the endocrine systems can result in, precocious puberty which is when the body starts introducing pubic hair, & other symptoms of puberty at a young age. Another problem associated with the endocrine system is, growth hormone. It’s called gigantism, this is when the pituitary produces too much hormones when the teen is still growing. There is also type 2 diabetes. Unlike type 1, type 2 can produce insulin , it just doesn’t take it in or know what to do with it.

1.) What is the difference of type 1 diabetes & and type 2 diabetes? 2.) What is the biggest organ in the endocrine system? 3.) Whats the main change with the body? 4.) What age for girls does puberty occur? 5.) What age for boys does puberty occur?

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