A&P Module 9 : Endocrine System
Lesson 1 : Hormone ActionStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.29, SC.912.L.14.30, SC.912.L.14.31
Objective(s): (1) Describe the components of the Endocrine System and their general functions; (2) Describe how hormone secretion is controlled in the body; (3) Explain how a steroid promotes cellular changes, (4) Explain how a non-steroid promotes cellular changes, (5) Describe how a negative feedback mechanism works Essential Question: How do steroid and non-steroid hormones affect target cells? Vocabulary: exocrine, endocrine, hormone, negative feedback mechanism, steroid hormones, non-steroid hormones, cyclic AMP, diacylglycerol, prostaglandins, autocrine signaling, paracrine signaling, classic endocrine signaling |
Lesson 2 : Pituitary GlandStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.31, SC.912.L.14.32
Objective(s): (1) Name and describe the location of the pituitary gland. (2) List and describe the functions of the hormones released by the pituitary gland. Essential Question: What is the pituitary gland and what are the functions of the hormones do it secretes? Vocabulary: anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, antidiuretic hormone, oxytocin, growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone |
Lesson 3 : Thyroid and Parathyroid GlandsStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.31, SC.912.L.14.32
Objective(s): (1) Name and describe the location of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. (2) List and describe the functions of the hormones released by the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Essential Question: What are the thyroid and parathyroid glands and what are the functions of the hormones do they secrete? Vocabulary: thyroid gland, follicles, colloid, thyroxine, triiodothyronine, calcitonin, parathyroid glands, parathyroid hormone |
Lesson 4 : Adrenal GlandsStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.31, SC.912.L.14.32
Objective(s): (1) Name and describe the location of the adrenal glands. (2) List and describe the functions of the hormones released by the adrenal glands. Essential Question: What are the major endocrine glands and what hormones do they secrete? Vocabulary: adrenal glands, epinephrine, norepinephrine, aldosterone, cortisol, adrenal sex hormones |
Lesson 5 : Pancreas & Other GlandsStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.31, SC.912.L.14.32
Objective(s): (1) Name and describe the location of the organs, tissues, and cells of the endocrine gland. (2) List and describe the functions of the hormones released by the various endocrine organs, tissues, and cells. Essential Question: What are the major endocrine glands and what hormones do they secrete? Vocabulary: islets of Langerhans, glucagon, insulin, pineal gland, melatonin, thymus, thymosins, estrogen, progesterone, gonadotropin, testosterone, atrial natriuretic peptide, erythropoietin |