 Look at yourself / classmates.

What body
changes do you
observe?
Are the physical
changes in boys and
girls the same?
What are
responsible for
these changes?
 How have you changed
over the past year?

 What has caused those

changes?
 How do you think you will change
in the next few years?
Explain the hormones
released by the pituitary
glands, its target cells
and it functions.
Identify the hormones
produced by the
pituitary glands and its
functions.
Investigate the role of
hormones in
maintaining the body’s
internal balance.
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 Did you know that ENDOCRINE
comes from
Endo is Greek for “ within” and
crine (krinum) is Greek for “ to
separate” ???
 The Endocrine
System regulates,
coordinates and
controls:
 Growth and
development.
 Male and female
development.
 How your body
uses energy.
 Levels of salts and
sugars in your
blood.
 The amount
(volume) of fluid in
your body.
 Appetite.
 Many other body
functions.
 The Endocrine
Glands are the
organs of the
Endocrine System.
 They produce and
secrete (release)
Hormones.
 They are located all
over your body.
 Is small oval endocrine organ that is attached at the base
of the brain, consists of an epithelial anterior lobe joined
by an intermediate part of the posterior lobe of the nervous
system.
“Master Gland” that
regulates all other
Endocrine Glands,
also releases growth
hormone
The answer
is Hormones!
 Hormones are chemical
messengers that are
secreted (released) from
glands into the blood and
affect cells in another part of
the body.
Gland hormone Target Function(s
cells )

Pituitary (anterior Growth hormone All cells Stimulates cell

lobe) (GH, division, bone
somatotrophic) growth, and
protein production

Thyroid- Thyroid Gland Stimulates

stimulating production of
hormone (TSH, thyroxin
Adrenocorticotr Stimulates
opic hormone
Adrenal secretion of
ACTH cortex glucocorticoidss
; control glucose
metabolism

Follicle- gonads Plays a role

stimulating in female
hormone (FSH) monthly
cycle and in
the
production of
gametes
Luteinizing gonads Stimulates
hormone production
of sex
hormones
prolactin Mamma Stimulates
ry growth of
glands gland and
production
and
secretion of
milk
endorphins Pain Inhibits
receptors perceptio
in the brain n of pain
Melanocyte- Melanocyte Regulates
stimulating s activity of
hormone(M pigment-
SH) containing
cells in the
skin
Pituitary oxytocin Uterus, Stimulates
(posteri mammary muscle
or lobe ) glands contraction
s during
childbirth,
milk
release
Antidiuretic kidneys Controls water
hormone re- absorption
(ADH, by kidneys
vasopressin
Hypothalamus Hypothalmic- Pituitary Inhibits
release
inhibiting release of GH
hormones and prolactin
controls
involuntary
functions
Hypothal Pituitary Stimulates
mic- release of
releaasing GH, TSH,
hormones LH, FSH,
ACTH, and
prolactin
Hypothalamus Hypothalmic- Pituitary Inhibits
release
inhibiting release of GH
hormones and prolactin
controls
involuntary
functions
Hypothal Pituitary Stimulates
mic- release of
releaasing GH, TSH,
hormones LH, FSH,
ACTH, and
prolactin
Directions : Work with your partner and investigate
the hormones released by the pituitary glands in
maintaining the body’s internal balance.
Choose your answer from the words below.
a. Follicle-stimulating hormone
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Prolactin
d. Oxytocin
e. endorphins
f. Antidiuretichormone
g. Thyroid-Stimulating hormone
h. Pituitary gland
i. Growth hormone
j. Hypothalmic-release inhibiting
hormone
1. Stimulates muscle contractions
during childbirth
2. Inhibits perception of pain
3. Stimulates growth of gland and
production , secretion of milk
4. Stimulates production of sex
hormones
5.Stimulates the production of thyroxin
6.Inhibits the release of Growth
hormone & prolactin
7. Stimulates cell division, bone growth,
& protein production
8. Control water re- absorption by
kidneys
9. Master gland of the body
10. Plays a role in female monthly cycle
 Skill :Explain the different
hormones produced in the
pituitary glands, its target cells,
and its function. Discuss the
following situations within your
group.
1.Breastfeeding releases oxytocin and
prolactin, hormone that relax the
mother and make her feel more
nurturing toward her baby. On the
other hand, how does the baby
benefit from the production of these
hormones in the mother’s baby?
 2.
Differentiate Follicle-Stimulating
Hormone between Luteinizing
Hormone in terms of functions.

 3. What are the hormones released

in the Pituitary glands?
 4. Why is it important to
maintain homeostasis in the
body?
 5. What is the function of
Growth hormone?
 In your activity notebook answer the following
questions:
 Explain how hormones work.
 While your class is tackling endocrine system,
your teacher asked the class to give examples
of a hormone that is influenced by a drug. A
classmate of yours answered by stating the
example prostaglandins being inhibited by the
aspirin. Do you agree that prostaglandins are
hormones? Explain your answer.
