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Endocrine System
Exercise 1: Microscopy of the Endocrine System Glands
Data Table 1: Images of the Endocrine System Slides
Photo
Anterior pituitary
Posterior
pituitary
Thyroid and
parathyroid
Adrenal gland
Magnification
Description
Endocrine System
Pancreas
Ovary
Testes
Endocrine System
Exercise 2: Function of the Endocrine System
Data Table 2: Trophic Hormones Released from the Endocrine System
Hormone
Released from
Effect
Promotes secretion of thryroidstimulating hormone (TSH) and
prolactin (PRL)
Thryrotropin-releasing
hormone (TRH)
Promotes secretion of
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Promotes the release of luteinizing
hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH) from the anterior
pituitary
Growth hormone
releasing hormone
(GHRH) or growth
hormone releasing
factor (GHRF)
Hypothalamus
Inhibits the secretion of prolactin
(PRL)
Somatostatin
Thyroid-Stimulating
Hormone (TSH)
Endocrine System
Data Table 3: Function of Hormones Released by the Endocrine System
Hormone
Released from
Target Tissue
Antidiuretic
hormone
Effect
Stimulates retention
of water
Follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH)
Ovaries, testes
Female:
Luteinizing
hormone (LH)
Male:
alpha cells of the
pancreas
Adrenal cortex
Oxytocin
Growth hormone
(GH)
Insulin
Liver, bone,
cartilage, muscle,
fat
Secretion of
glucocorticoids