The Endocrine System

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The Endocrine System
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Brain region that controls the pituitary master
endocrine gland
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Secretes many different hormones which affect
many other endocrine organs
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Thyroid Gland Strongly influences metabolism
Parathyroid Glands Regulate the amount of
calcium in the blood/bone
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Central portion secretes hormones that get us
ready for fight or flight
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Regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the
blood by secreting insulin
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Secrete sex hormones under the control of the
pituitary
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
EEG demonstration EEG waves
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
How an MRI works
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MRI is Good to Look at Brain Structure
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MRI is Good to Look at Brain Structure
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MRI is Good to Look at Brain Structure
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fMRI is Good for Looking at Brain Function
fMRI "Mindreading"