Endocrine System

Explore the endocrine system with the Amoeba Sisters! This video briefly discusses endocrine vs exocrine before showing major endocrine glands and discussing examples of hormones released by each gland. Video also provides an example of a condition [hypothyroidism] where an endocrine gland is not functioning as it should.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
0:30 Intro to Endocrine System
1:22 Endocrine vs Exocrine
2:37 Hormones Can Be Made of Different Biomolecules
2:53 Hormones Bind to Target Cells
3:09 Tour of Glands with Hormone Examples
7:47 Nervous System Uses Neurotransmitters
8:09 Example of Endocrine Gland Not Functioning Correctly
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Factual References:
Betts, J. Gordon, et al. “17.1 an Overview of the Endocrine System - Anatomy and Physiology 2e | OpenStax.” Openstax.org, 20 Apr. 2022, openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/17-1-an-overview-of-the-endocrine-system. Accessed 15 Sept. 2022.
Clark, Mary Ann, et al. “Biology 2e.” Openstax.org, OpenStax, 28 Mar. 2018, openstax.org/books/biology-2e/pages/37-1-types-of-hormones.
Urry, Lisa A, et al. Campbell Biology. 11th ed., New York, Ny, Pearson Education, Inc, 2017.
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Further Reading:
Learn more about classes of hormones here: openstax.org/b...
So, if you couldn't tell, we're pretty fascinated by the changes the thyroid goes through as a person ages. What impact might that have regarding immune function? These are some recommended readings to learn more.
www.frontiersi...
pubmed.ncbi.nl...
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Learn more about endocrine disorders: www.niddk.nih....
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    @funi2446

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tunistick8044 I meant the previous videos 😑😒

  • @tunistick8044

    @tunistick8044

    Жыл бұрын

    @@funi2446 oh YOU ALL mean to thank her for her previous videos. IN her new uploaded video. Wiw magic

  • @funi2446

    @funi2446

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah magic 😒

  • @samankumara260
    @samankumara260 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. This is a great job..Sweet and short