Chapter 22 : Chemical Coordination NEET Short Notes PDF 2027
Hello friend 👋 NEET Biology Chapter 22: Chemical Coordination and Integration Free Detailed Notes 📚 Pituitary + Thyroid + Adrenal + Pancreas + Hormones PDF + Diagrams + MCQs Want it? DM me ❤️ ### *1. Endocrine System* *Endocrine Glands*: Ductless glands. Secrete *hormones* directly into blood *Exocrine Glands*: Have ducts. Ex: Salivary, Sweat, Digestive glands *Mixed Glands*: Both endocrine + exocrine. Ex: Pancreas, Gonads *Hormones*: Chemical messengers. Produced in trace amounts. Regulate metabolism ### *2. Human Endocrine System - Major Glands* #### *A. Pituitary Gland / Hypophysis* *Location*: Below hypothalamus. Attached by stalk *Divided into 3 parts:* *1. Anterior Pituitary / Adenohypophysis* - *Growth Hormone GH / Somatotropin*: Growth of bones & tissues. Excess → Gigantism. Deficiency → Dwarfism - *Prolactin PRL*: Milk synthesis in mammary glands - *TSH*: Stimulates thyroid gland - *ACTH*: Stimulates adrenal cortex - *Gonadotropin...