The Endocrine System

Emma Rodin and

Elizabeth Scheberle

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What is the Endocrine System?

Controls many of the body’s functions

Hormones and glands

Main Glands of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diabetes Pancreatic cancer Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism

Pancreatic Cancer

Amount of People in US With Diabetes

Diagnosed Undiagnosed Pre-Diabetes

0

17.9 million

30

Num

ber

of

People

(in

mill

ions)

5.7 million

57 million

15

45

60

Total: 80.6 million Americans

Adolescence is a Strange Time…

Lets your body know when to start puberty

Bones grow and you become taller and stronger

Emotional feelings develop

This is all caused by the endocrine system!Isn’t that great?

Take Care of Your System

Eat a nutritious, balanced diet Exercise regularly Avoid stress 6-8 hours of sleep

Endocrine Fun Facts

Controls cell growthThyroid = Adam’s appleSweetbreads - made of animal

thymus

Bibliography

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetes/page6_em.htm

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new.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/

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