Week: 8      

            Day 1: Lecture             Chapter 10       

Endocrine    read 358-367, do IRS

            Day 2: Lab                  Check lab schedule for assignments

            Day 3: Lecture             Chapter 10       

Endocrine      read 368-383, do IRS

            Day 4: Lab                  Check lab schedule for assignments

            Day 5: Lecture             Review Chapter 10 summary

                                                Chapter 9 review questions


            Quiz   

Lab Quiz over week 8 lab exercises

                       

            Lecture Exam I             All chapters covered prior to this week

Lab Practical I : Weeks 1-7 labs

           

            Homework                  Read about endocrine system diseases

 

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Instructor Review Sheet (IRS) on the Endocrine system [Use to guide study and review of topics]

Biology 2404           A&P Basics    Endocrine        Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1. Compare and contrast the endocrine and nervous system

2. Define homeostasis and feedback mechanisms related to the endocrine system.

3. Regarding hormones :

            a) define hormone

            b) name the chemical classes of hormones and example of each

            c) mechanisms of action and effects at target organs

                        direct DNA activation and secondary messenger

            d) define causes for hormone release : hormonal, neural, humoral

4. Be able to name, give the location, the gross / histological anatomy, target organ and function for the major endocrine glands :

                         Pituitary

                         Pineal

                         Parathyroid    

                         Thyroid

                         Thymus

                         Adrenal

                         Pancreas

                         Gonads (male and female)

5. Regarding the hypothalamus : be able to give its location and  hormonal function related to the pituitary

6. Name three (3) other tissues/organs that have secondary endocrine function and give their hormone(s).

7. Name 2 aging changes and 2 conditions / diseases with the endocrine

8. Explain the relationship of the endocrine system and other body systems.

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