Description
Responses to 2 original discussion posts this is the actual discussion theme:How Involved is the Endocrine System?
The endocrine system regulates the activity and growth of cells throughout our body. It does this by releasing hormones which travel to specific cells and initiates a reaction. The endocrine system itself is composed of several glands; each contains cells which secrete hormones. When these glands secrete too little or too much of any hormone, a homeostatic imbalance can occur. Use your textbook readings and other reliable resources to research these topics in further detail. Then, in your main post, answer the following Discussion questions:
- Identify one endocrine gland (list this in your subject line) and describe its location and function.
- List one hormone produced by this gland:
- Discuss what causes this hormone to be secreted and its principle actions in the body.
- Describe what homeostatic disorder can arise due to hyposecretion or hypersecretion of this hormone, then further explain that disorder (i.e. symptoms, treatments, etc.)
- Choose one other system of the body and describe how the chosen system and the endocrine system work together to maintain homeostasis
- 2 Original responses will be provided one response per each original text.
- responses must be at least 400 words and must contain 3 references no older than 5 years
Explanation & Answer
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SC 131 Responses
Hello Brittany,
To add to what you have discussed about the pancreas, it is an essential organ in the body
that serves two important functions, which include the exocrine function in which it converts the
food eaten into fuel to be used by body cells and the endocrine function in which it regulates
blood glucose levels in the body. According to Cade & Hanison (2017), the pancreas is located
in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen around organs such as the spleen, the liver and the
small intestine. The pancreas measures about six to ten inches in length. The two primary
hormones released by the pancreas to facilitate blood glucose regulation are insulin and
glucagon. Insulin acts to lower glucose level in the blood, while glucagon acts to raise blood
sugar levels.
I agree with your explanation that one homeostatic disorder resulting from the
hypersecretion of insulin is hypoglycemia. Glucose is the primary source of energy for cellular
activities in the body. Therefore, hypoglycemia should be corrected promptly to avoid
complications that include loss of consciousness, seizures, or death. Hypoglycemia can produce
such symptoms as irregular...