Endocrine System

Part One: *Draw the following main organs of the endocrine

system in the order and location they appear in the body,
like on page 271
*Color each organ/gland a different color
*Label each organ/gland

Pituitary
Hypothalmus
Pineal
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Thymus
Adrenal
Pancreas
Testes
Ovaries.
Part Two: For each of the following organs/glands of the
endocrine system, give the following information; (BE
NEAT & ORGANIZED)
*Location
*Main function
*Hormones produced/released
*specific function of each hormone
1. Hypothalmus:

2. Pituitary Gland:

3. Pineal Gland:

4. Thyroid:

5. Parathyroid:
 6. Thymus:

7. Pancreas:

8. Adrenal

9. Ovaries

10. Testes

Part Three: Focus Questions

 1. Explain the relationship between hormones, target cells and
receptors.

2. Explain negative feedback and give an example in the human

body.

3. Tell the difference between steroid and amino acid hormones.

4. Explain the difference between the methods of entry into a cell

for steroid versus amino acid hormones.

5. Explain the effect calcitonin and PTH have on calcium levels in

the blood?