Name ______________________________________________________
Endocrine System Webquest
Watch the following video: Two types of hormones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHYhCJNRgww
Amino Acid
How does it get into cells? __________________________________________________
How does it work in the cell?_________________________________________________
Lipid Soluble
How does it get into cells?__________________________________________________
How does it work in the cell?________________________________________________
Resource:http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/endocrine.html
For the video part fill in what you can from the video on
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/ESmovie.html
Directions: Answer each question completely.
Go through the list of glands and identify the FUNCTION and MAJOR HORMONE/s of each
Hypothalamus
Function
Hormones
Video
Pituitary
Function
Hormones
Video
Thyroid
Function
Hormones
Video
Parathyroid
Function
Hormones
Video
Adrenal
Function
Hormones
Video
Pineal
Function
Hormones
Video
Reproductive
Function
Hormones
Video
Pancreas
Function
Hormones
Video
Who/What is an endocrinologist?___________________________________________
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Label the parts. (no Pineal gland)
http://quizlet.com/2962969/7th-science-endocrine-system-diagram-flash-cards/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/endocrine.html#
Describe the following conditions found in teens.
Adrenal insufficiency:________________________________________________
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Type 1 diabetes. ______________________________________________________
Type 2 diabetes. ______________________________________________________
Growth hormone problems.
Precocious puberty.____ _______________________________________________
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Delayed Puberty
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/delayed_puberty.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#
What are the symptoms_________________________________________________
What are the causes? __________________________________________________
View the video on Hyperthyroidism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwtlowaTDWU
Explain what it is and what can be done about it.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/delayed_puberty.html?tracking=T_Rela
tedArticle#
Pick another topic (from the list at the bottom of the page) and read about it. Summarize what
you learned.
Topic ___________________________
Watch the video http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/ESmovie.html
What is a gland?____________________________________________
What does secrete mean?__________________________________________
Where are glands located?
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Fill in the information for each gland discussed in the sections above.Complete the self tests
below.
Endocrine Glands 1 http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/endocrine/endo_glands_1_l.html
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Score yourself
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Endocrine System Questions Set 1
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/endocrine/endo_questions_set_1.htm
Take the test and score yourself
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