The Pineal Gland and Pancreas
The Pineal Gland and PancreasPatrick CarneyPatrick RobertsonThe
Pineal GlandFunctions: the pineal gland releases hormones that
control circadian rhythm and regulate certain reproductive
hormones. Hormones:MelatoninSerotonin
MelatoninMelatonin is the principle hormone released by the
pineal gland, and it controls many bodily functions.
SerotoninSerotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects
mood/social behavior, appetite, sleep, memory, and sexual
desire/function.
Diseases/Conditions Affecting the Pineal GlandInsomnia: results
from melatonin deficiencyHypotension: results from melatonin
overproductionSeasonal Affective Disorder: results from melatonin
overproduction
Did You Know?The pineal gland was once known as the third eye,
and the French philosopher Rene Descartes stated (incorrectly) that
it was the, principal seat of the soul, and the place in which all
our thoughts are formed.
The PancreasFunctions: releases hormones that regulate the level
of glucose in the bloodstreamHormones:InsulinGlucagon
Insulin
GlucagonWhile insulin keeps blood sugar levels from rising too
high, glucagon prevents them from becoming too low.
Diseases/Conditions Affecting the Pancreas
Diseases/Conditions Affecting the PancreasDiabetes: causes blood
sugar to rise to dangerously high levels as a result of insulin
deficiency.Glucagonoma: a tumor of the a cells of the pancreas,
resulting in the overproduction of glucagon, causing glucose to
remain dangerously low.
Diseases/Conditions Affecting the PancreasGallstone
Pancreatitis: when stones produced by the gall bladder clog the
common bile duct, resulting in the inflammation of the
pancreas.
Did You Know?The pancreas is actually two glands lumped into one
organ, one with an exocrine function, and the other with an
endocrine function.
Concept Check QuestionsWhat was the pineal gland known as, and
who believed that it was the location of the human soul?Third Eye;
Rene Descartes Describe some conditions that can result from the
over or underproduction of melatonin.Insomnia: results from
melatonin deficiencyHypotension: results from melatonin
overproductionSeasonal Affective Disorder: results from melatonin
overproduction
Explain the conditions resulting in gallstone pancreatitis.when
stones produced by the gall bladder clog the common bile duct,
resulting in the inflammation of the pancreas.
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