Week 7

This week we started to learn about the endocrine system. What an interesting topic to go over. It effects our bodies in many ways. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced in the anterior pituitary, by the adrenal cortex. The function on ACTH is to regulate cortizine levels in your body. Antidiuretic hormione (ADH) is produced in the hypothalamus, by the kidney tubules. ADH retains urine and lowers the frequency volume so you stay hydrated. Some other hormones include thyroxine, aldosterone and growth hormones. We also went over steroidal hormones and how they get into the blood. Next week we will go more in depth on this.

Have you ever had any type of shot involving cortizone? This will regulate your levels if you are not producing enough on your own. Have you heard the saying " too much of a good thing is actually a bad thing"? Having too much cortizone is also a bad thing. This will depress your immune system.This will make you more prone to bacteria and germs that cause you to become sick.