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Endocrine System Research Summary
1. 1 pt. What is the function of the endocrine system?
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2. 12 pt. What hormones do these glands secrete? What is the target tissue? How do
the target tissues respond to that hormone?
Hormone______________Gland
Target
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Insulin
Glucagon
Thyroxine
Epinephrine/
Adrenaline
_____________ Liver and Muscle Cells
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_____________ Liver and Muscle Cells ___________________
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_____________ Body Cells
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_____________ 1. Heart
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2. Blood Vessels
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3. 3 pt. Hormones are classified as steroids or non-steroids. Testosterone is an
example of a steroid hormone. Insulin is a peptide (non-steroid) hormone.
How do hormones travel from the gland that produces them to their target organs?
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Which type of hormone crosses the cell membrane? ___________________________
4. 2 pt. What part of the brain signals the pituitary? __________________________
Why is the pituitary called the master gland? ________________________________
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5. 4 pt. Choose ONE of these conditions and complete the questions. Each member of
the group will research one condition and complete the questions on this form. As a
group, you must complete the questions for ALL of the diseases/conditions.
Some common diseases or conditions of this system are:
 Type I diabetes
 Type II diabetes
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Acromegaly
Hypothyroidism
Name of condition: ____________________________________________________
 What are some causes, if known? _____________________________________
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 What are the symptoms? ___________________________________________
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 What effects are seen on the endocrine system? _________________________
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 How is the condition or the symptoms treated?___________________________
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2 pts. Sources (minimum of 3 – use a text FIRST, then consult websites, articles, etc.)
Citations MUST be complete – see Media Center Works Cited page.
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