Name that Gland!
What gland controls most other glands?
Pituitary
__________ helps lower blood sugar after eating.
Insulin
The body’s internal balance is called _________
Homeostasis
True or False: Traits can be passed down from children to parents
FALSE (did you read the question carefully?)
Name 4 other major body systems
(points are all or nothing)
Answers vary
Examples: Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Nervous System, Skeletal System
The ___________ produces enzymes, which break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins during digestion.
Pancreas
Which glands help your body respond to stress by releasing adrenaline?
Adrenal glands
The Adrenal Glands produce both adrenaline and ____________.
Cortisol
The process of passing something down from one generation to another is called ______________
inheritance
Endocrine
"crine" means to secrete (produce) or release
What does "Endo" mean?
“Endo” from the greek root "endon"
means inside
Where are your Adrenal Glands located?
Near your kidneys
List two body changes that happen when adrenaline is released
Heart beats faster, muscles get tense, breathing increases, more alert, etc.
Multiple Choice: What body process breaks down food and gives you energy?
A. Homeostasis
B. Metabolism
C. Inheritance
D. Circulation
B. Metabolism
A trait that shows up if at least one copy is present is known as a ________________
Dominant Trait
True or False: Only humans have endocrine systems.
FALSE! all animals have endocrine systems!
The _____________ helps control other glands by sending signals to the pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
True or False: Hormones travel through the nerves
FALSE! Hormones travel through the bloodstream
True or False: When glucagon is released, sugar in the blood decreases, so that the body can use the sugar for energy.
FALSE!
Insulin tells our bodies when to absorb the sugar from our blood. Glucagon releases more sugar into our blood, so it increases.
If “B” is brown hair and “b” is blonde, which combo means the child has blonde hair?
A. BB
B. Bb
C. bb
D. bB
C. bb
WAIT
Your teacher will start this activity
The entire class must remain SILENT while you MIME (silently) having adrenaline being released into your system while you are on a roller coaster.
You must show yourself notice your heart rate and breathing rate increase.
Get ready and wait for your teacher.
Points awarded by teacher based on excellence of performance and if there was silence.
Name the 5 main glands discussed in class
The ___________ uses signals from the eyes about light levels to determine the right amount of __________ to release.
Pineal Gland
Melatonin
The Thyroid is located in the ______________. When the thyroid produces too much of a hormone, it is called ________________.
neck/throat
Hyperthyroidism
If both parents have Bb (brown hair), what % chance does their child have blonde hair?
Answer: 25%
Whisper-sing the song "Head Shoulders knees and toes"
Too loud looses 500 points
SHhhhhh don't loose 500 points
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes!
if you did the movement with it add 100 points