More endocrine organs

Today, we covered the following organs:

1. Adrenal cortex
2. Adrenal medulla
3. Pineal gland
4. Thymus
5. Gonads

Next time, we'll talk about the pancreas and diabetes

Homework:

  Blog reflection over Melatonin.  This article is different then those we have seen before.  Consider the intended audience and purpose of the article as you write your reflection.

Endocrine Organs

We went through a a few more endocrine organs today.  We'll finish up everything but the pancreas next time.

Homework:

1. Sketch an outline of the human body.
2. Mark the location of each endocrine organ.
3. List the products of each

The Endocrine System

Welcome back!  Let's get right back into it.

1. The endocrine system sends signals through chemicals called hormones.
2. These hormones travel through the blood to target cells and change their metabolism.
3. Various stimuli can cause hormones to be released.
4. The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".
5. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary.

Homework:

  Read Chapter 9.  Provide evidence that you have read it by:

1. Answering the 1st 10 short answer questions; or
2. Taking good reading notes and sharing them; or
3. Defining all vocabulary (words in bold) in the chapter