SBI4U: Biology
Module 3: Homeostasis
Lesson 11: Chemical Signals Maintain Homeostasis
Lesson 11: Chemical Signals Maintain Homeostasis
Complete this project using Lesson 11 Reading
Part A: Importance of the Endocrine System
1.
What are hormones and why are they important for maintaining homeostasis?
2.
What are endocrines hormones? How are they carried through the human body?
3.
Explain the function of the following hormones:
4.
a)
growth hormone
b)
epinephrine
c)
insulin
Label this diagram of the location and appearance of important endocrine glands.
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5.
What do these following hormones do?
a)
steroid hormones
b)
cortisol
c)
protein hormones
Label this diagram to show how they work.
Steroid Hormone
Protein Hormone
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6.
Why is the Pituitary Gland considered the “Master Gland”?
7.
Label this diagram to show the role of the pituitary gland.
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Part B: Hormones that Affect Blood Sugar
Complete this project using Lesson 11 Reading
1.
What is the role of glucagon?
2.
Label this diagram that shows the production of insulin.
3.
What is diabetes? In your answer explain the cause and what solutions are available today with a
person with diabetes.
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4.
5.
What are the adrenal glands? In your answer, explain
a)
Where the adrenal glands are located?
b)
What adrenal glands do?
c)
The hormones released by the adrenal glands
Label this diagram showing stress responses.
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Part C: Hormones That Affect Metabolism
Complete this project using Lesson 11 Reading
1.
Name and briefly describe the glands that affect metabolism. Name the hormones secreted by
each gland.
2.
Where is the thyroid gland located?
3.
Name and briefly describe thyroid disorders.
4.
Describe where the growth hormone is produced and how this affects how one grows.
Part D: Adjustments to Stress
Complete this project using Lesson 11 Reading
1.
Provide a table that show how hormones change in response to stress.
2.
List some problems that can be associated with long-term stress.
3.
What does the term “prostaglandins” refer to?
4.
What are anabolic steroids? In our answer explain:
a)
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who would take this kind of steroid
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what kind effect can it have on a person’s body.
Part E: The Reproduction Systems
Complete this project using Lesson 11 Reading
1.
2.
What male sex hormones are important? In our answer, explain what they can do for you..
Label this diagram of the male reproductive system.
3.
List the function of each part of the male reproductive system.
4.
Explain how the following hormones are an important part of the male reproductive system.
a)
gonadotropic hormones
b)
follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH)
c)
luteinizing hormone (LH)
d)
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
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Label this diagram of the female reproduction system
6.
List the function of each part of the male reproductive system.
7.
Describe which hormones are used and their role ian ovulation and the menstrual cycle
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