- What is the function of the endocrine system?
- List 5 organs or glands found in the endocrine system.
- Identify one function for each organ.
- Identify where each organ is found.
- What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
- Give 2 examples of an exocrine gland and identify what each of them produces.
Level-up: Organization of the Body
Organ systems (such as the endocrine system) are made of individual organs. Individual organs are made of tissues. And, tissues are made of cells. Answer these questions.
- Pick one organ of the endocrine system
- Identify a tissue type found in that organ
- Identify a cell type found in that tissue
- Now, lets try this with a different system – the Integument system
- Identify an organ and the function of that organ
- Identify a tissue type in that organ
- Identify a cell type in that organ
Assignment – Part C
Part C – Homeostasis
Core Goal
Describe the feedback loop that maintains blood glucose levels.
Use these terms below to explain how the body maintains glucose levels using a feedback loop. Be specific about what happens when glucose levels get to high (how does the body bring them back down)? And, what happens when glucose levels get too low (how does the body bring them back up)? Highlight or underline each of these terms in your explanation and include the role of each in the explanation. Note: the terms are not listed in the order they will be used in the explanation.
- Liver
- Insulin
- Pancreas
- Glucose
- Glycogen
- Glucagon
- Homeostasis
- Normal range
Level-Up
Add these terms to the explanation above
- Sensor
- Effector
- Stimulus
- Control center
Answer these questions
- What is the difference between a positive and a negative feedback loop?
- Is homeostasis of glucose levels an example of a positive or negative feedback loop?
- Give one example of a positive feedback loop and one example of a negative feedback loop. Use examples other than maintaining glucose levels.