the endocrine system
The endocrine system secretes and produces hormones that regulate the activity of cells or organs. It also regulates the body's metabolism, growth, and sexual development and function.
mAJOR hormones
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diseases of the endocrine systemDiabetes: a disease where there are high levels of sugar in the blood. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 occurs earlier in life but type two can occur at any point in time.
Hypothyroidism: a disease where the thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. It leads to fatigue, weakness, and joint or muscle pain. Hypoglycemia: a disease that occurs when your blood sugar level is too low. Low blood sugar can be dangerous and lead to sweating, headache, and dizziness. Below are images of these diseases. |
the cardiovascular system
The cardiovascular system pumps blood to and from the body's organs. The major organs of the cardiovascular system are the heart and blood vessels.
the differences
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diseases of the endocrine systemSickle Cell: red blood cells take on a sickle/cresent shape, passed through families, the contain abnormal hemoglobin
Anemia: when the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells Leukemia: blood cancer that starts in the blood marrow Below are images of these diseases. |