Transcript TOPIC: Regulation AIM: What are the parts of the Endocrine System

TOPIC: Endocrine System
Aim: Explain the function and makeup of
the endocrine system.
Do Now: Practice Questions
HW: Ditto – Nervous System Review (last
page of NS packet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGxho71tScM
A
B
C
Review: Put the following structures
in order starting with where the
impulse begins and where it ends.
Motor neurons
Receptors
Interneurons
Effectors
Sensory Neurons
Function of
• Regulate all body
the Endocrine processes
System
• Release hormones
(chemicals) into the
BLOOD
–Affect activities of other
cells
Endocrine • Release hormones
glands
What is a • Chemicals that affect
hormone? activities of other cells
(TARGET CELLS)
What is • Cells hormones travel to
a target • Have receptors for
specific
hormones
cell?
• No receptor  no effect
Let’s summarize:
1. What is the name of the chemical secreted by
endocrine glands?
2. What are the cells that are affected by
hormones called?
3. What do hormones attach to on the surface of
the cell?
4. How much of a hormone is needed?
http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystem
s/nervoussystem/
http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystem
s/neurons/
http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystem
s/brain/
DID YOU KNOW?
There are approximately 100 billion
neurons in the human brain. The
average brain weighs about 3
pounds.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are about 3 million miles of
axons in the human brain. The
human brain has 100 trillion
synaptic connections.