Download Introduction to the Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System
Watch the video “Endocrine System” https://youtu.be/_nZac475-n0 and
complete the worksheet below.
1. What are the jobs of the endocrine system?
2. What are the ‘organs’ of the endocrine system and what do they
make?
3. What role does the circulatory system play in the functioning of the
endocrine system?
4. Label the diagram below and use it to help explain how the endocrine
system works.
5. Where is the Hypothalamus gland located and why is it called the
“Master Gland” of the body?
6. At time 10:45 in the video I make a statement that is not entirely
true. I say “Oxytocin is only useful during labor.” Look up Oxytocin
hormone and list a few other functions of this hormone.
7. How does the thyroid gland regulate the metabolic rate of the body.
Discuss some conditions that can occur when the thyroid gland is not
working properly.
8. Complete the diagram of the Feedback Flow Chart below and explain
how Negative Feedback works in this system to maintain Homeostasis.