MOLECULAR ENDOCRINE DEPARTEMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY SUMATERA UTARA UNIVERSITY 2006 Definision of the Endocrine system The endocrine system is a collection of glands and organs…

Endocrine System Uses chemical signals for cell to cell communication Coordinates the function of cells Response to an endocrine signal occurs within minutes to hours Chemical…

Slide 1+ Area of Study 2: EXPECTED LEARNING To revise homeostasis and immunity Slide 2 + Quiz What are two differences between the endocrine and nervous systems? What are…

Slide 1 ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY INTRODUCTION Slide 2 Endocrine System Uses chemical signals for cell to cell communication Coordinates the function of cells Response to an endocrine…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3  Pineal gland involved in many photoperiodic responses: -initiation of migration - initiation of reproduction - changes in pelage color - molting…

Testosterone causes muscle growth When overused (10-100 x normal therapeutic levels) it causes male-pattern muscle development in women... Chemical Regulation of Homeostasis…

Endocrine System Uses chemical signals for cell to cell communication Coordinates the function of cells Response to an endocrine signal occurs within minutes to hours Chemical…

ENDOCRINE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM OVERVIEW BY DR. SYED AFTAB OMAR (MBBS, MD) REGULATING SYSTEMS OF THE BODY Two major regulatory systems in the body, 1) Nervous system- coordinates…

PowerPoint Presentation INTRODUCTION ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY Endocrine System Uses chemical signals for cell to cell communication Coordinates the function of cells Response…

Immunity: Defense against disease Area of Study 2: EXPECTED LEARNING To revise homeostasis and immunity + Quiz What are two differences between the endocrine and nervous…