Vocabulary
Define hormone and identify where it is created.
Hormone is a chemical messenger made in one cell or tissue that causes change in another cell or tissue. Hormones are created in in glands or tissues.
Can hormones only preform one function at a time?
No, hormones can perform many functions at the same time in different cells.
What is the Endocrine System?
The endocrine system controls the human body’s functions and helps maintain homeostasis by using hormones.
Explain what hormones regulate within the human body.
Hormones regulate the body’s temperature, growth and development, metabolism and reproduction.
What are the functions of the hypothalamus?
The functions of the hypothalamus are body temperature, hunger/thirst, and release of adrenaline.
Define gland.
Gland is a group of cells that make special chemicals for your body.
Define and explain what hormones bind to inside the human body.
Hormones bind to target cells. Target cells have specific receptors on them that allows the hormones to bind to them.
What are the functions of the thymus?
The functions of the thymus where some of your white blood cells are created, particularly the T-cells of the immune system.
How do hormone irregularities effect the human body?
Hormone irregularities can influence our mood and sleep patterns.
What are the functions of the pituitary gland?
The functions of the pituitary gland are to regulate vital body functions, general wellbeing, controls the activity of other hormone-secreting glands, and stimulates growth and sexual development.
Compare and contrast the 2 types of diabetes.
Type – 1 diabetes is when the body destroys the insulin that is produced in the pancreas. Type – 2 diabetes is when too much insulin is produced or the body cannot use the insulin properly.
What are the two types of feedback mechanism? Explain both.
The two types of feedback mechanisms are negative and positive. Negative feedback is to slow down or stop a process. Positive feedback is to increase or amplify a process.
What are the functions of the pancreas?
The function of the pancreas is to secrete enzymes and digestive liquids into the small intestine to help the break down of food. The pancreas is also the location of the production of insulin and secretes it into your bloodstream to regulate your body’s glucose (sugar) levels.
How are hormones controlled?
Hormones are controlled by the endocrine system keeping the body’s internal environment in homeostasis by increasing and decreasing the amount of hormone levels in the bloodstream.
What are the functions of the pineal gland?
The functions of the pineal gland are to control body temperature, sleeping, aging, and reproduction. This is the gland that secretes melatonin, which regulates your sleeping patterns.
Compare and contrast the 2 types of thyroid disorders.
Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid is underactive, not making enough of the main hormone. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid is overactive, making too much of the main hormone.
Explain what hormones regulate within the human body.
Hormones regulate the body’s temperature, growth and development, metabolism and reproduction.
What are the functions of the adrenal glands?
The functions of the adrenal glands are to produce hormones that the human body cannot live without. Hormones such as cortisol, which regulates how your body responds to stress. This includes your body’s fight or flight response in dangerous situations.
Identify 4 common hormone imbalances in the United States?
Four common hormone imbalances in the United States are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and cushing syndrome.
What are the functions of the thyroid and parathyroid?
The functions of the thyroid gland are to control your metabolism by using iodine in your diet to regulate how your body uses your energy. The parathyroid glands regulates the calcium levels in your blood.
Explain Cushing syndrome.
Cushing syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland releases too much cortisol (stress hormone) and is most common in adult females.
How are hormones controlled?
Hormones are controlled by the endocrine system keeping the body’s internal environment in homeostasis by increasing and decreasing the amount of hormone levels in the bloodstream.
What are the functions of the ovaries and placenta?
Ovaries and placenta are part of the female human body reproductive system. The function of ovaries are to produce estrogen (female reproductive hormone). The function of the placenta is to pass antibodies from the mother to it’s fetus to protect the baby after birth.
Identify the main parts of the Endocrine System.
The main parts of the Endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries and placenta, and testes.
What are the function of the testes?
Testes are part of the male human body reproductive system. The function of testes is to produce testosterone (male reproductive hormone).