THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
The endocrine system is a network of glands located throughout the body. Their purpose is to secrete
_____________________ directly into the bloodstream. ____________________ are chemical substances that are produced in these glands and help regulate many of your body’s functions. These substances trigger many changes in the body.
There are many glands of the endocrine system. Among these are;
1. __________________________ 6._________________________
2.__________________________ 7._________________________
3. _________________________ 8._________________________
4. _________________________ 9.________________________
5. _________________________ 10._________________________
The __________________ gland, regulates and controls the activities of all the other glands. There are three lobes of the pituitary gland, the anterior lobe, the intermediate lobe, and the posterior lobe.
This gland produces hormones that control, growth, development of the reproductive system, skin darkening, the balance of water in the body, and the hormones that start child labor.
The _______________glands, are glands that help the body recover from stress and respond to emergencies. Some of the purposes of the adrenal glands are to aid in the metabolism of nutrients, increases heartbeat and respiration, raises blood pressure and suppresses digestion during times of high emotion.
Some problems of the endocrine system are :
1.
_____________________________ this is a disorder in which the pancreas produces too little or no insulin, resulting in high glucose in the blood.
2.
_____________________________this is known as hyperthyroidism. This is when an overactive thyroid causes nervousness, weight loss, thirst, intolerance for heat, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms.
3.
_____________________________is a result of too much adrenal hormone. Symptoms are a round face, humped upper back, thin and easily bruised skin and fragile bones.
4.
____________________________ is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, caused by a lack of iodine.
5.
______________________________are caused by abnormal amounts of growth hormone. This can affect normal height.
Care of the endocrine system includes:
1.
Eat nutritious meals 2. Get enough sleep 3. Avoid stress

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Two main functions:
1.
Production and storage of sperm
2.
Transfer of sperm to the female’s body during intercourse.
The male begins to reach the age of reproductive maturity between the ages of 12-15 when the
_____________________ gland stimulates the production of ______________________, the male sex hormone.
External reproductive organs:
1.
___________________ are two small glands that produce sperm
2.
____________________is the external skin sac that includes the testes.
3.
_____________________is the tube shaped organ that extends from the body just above the testes. There is a loose skin covering that some parents choose to remove but is not considered medically necessary. This removal is called circumcision.
____________________ is released from the male to join the female egg and can result in fertilization.
Internal reproductive organs:
The structures of the internal male reproductive organs include the vas deferens, the urethra, the seminal vesicles, and the prostate and Cowper’s glands.
Care of the male reproductive system:
1.
Regular_____________________
2.
Regular_____________________
3.
Wear ______________________ _______________________
4.
Perform regular __________________ _____________________
5.
Practice ____________________________
Sexually transmitted diseases:
1.
__________________ and __________________ are bacterial infections. Can damage reproductive health. Treated with antibiotics.

2.
_____________________ another bacterial infection. Can spread and damage internal organs.
Treated with antibiotics.
3.
________________ ________________ is a virus causing periodic blisters in the genital area.
Symptoms can be relieved but remains in the body for life.
Problems of the male reproductive system:
1.
Inguinal hernia: separation of tissue that allows intestine to push into the abdominal wall near the scrotum.
2.
Sterility: inability to reproduce.
3.
Testicular cancer and prostate problems: occurs mostly in ages 14-40. Most often in those that have abnormal development or a family history.