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Due Date: Feb 11th
Honors Biology: Human Endocrine System Objectives and Study Guide
Textbook Reading: Pages 976-988 and Use Notes from Class ( Online )
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Explain the overall function of the human Endocrine System
Define Hormone and its fuction
Compare and contrast Endocrine glands and Exocrine glands
Compare and contrast Endocrine system and Nervous system
Know the Endocrine glands location on a diagram of the Human Body (Diagram in notes)
Describe the terms Receptor and Target cell and how they apply to the endocrine system
How do Amino Acid and Steroid hormones differ?
Describe the Location, ALL hormones released, the functions of each hormone and the
main function of the Endocrine Glands
 Hypothalamus
 Pituitary
 Thyroid
 Parathyroid
 Pancreas
 Adrenal Glands
 Ovaries
 Testicles
Describe Antagonistic Hormones and how they relate to homeostasis. Give two examples
Compare and Contrast Positive and Negative feedback. Give two example of each.
Know the following Malfunctions: Gland, hormone, cause, long term effect on the body
and treatment.
VOCABULARY TERMS
Endocrine Gland
Exocrine Gland
Target Cell
Receptor Cell
Antagonistic Pair
Releasing Factors
Amino Acid Hormone
Steroid Hormone
Metabolism
Iodine
Islets of Langerhans
Alpha- Cells
Beta-Cells
Gonads
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Thyroid and Parathyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal Gland
Ovaries
Testicles
Hormone