Hormones and the Endocrine System

• Anatomy
• Secondary Education

Hormones and the Endocrine System

Have you ever heard about them? 

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe the endocrine system and its functions.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and give students a clear understanding of what they will learn.

What do you already know about
the endocrine system/hormones?

What is the Endocrine System?

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones and regulate bodily functions.

Define the endocrine system and explain its function in the body.

Endocrine Glands

The endocrine system includes glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and pancreas.

List the major endocrine glands and briefly describe the hormones they produce.

What is the Endocrine System?

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones and regulate bodily functions.

It has an important role in maintaining homeostasis, which is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

Define the endocrine system and explain its function in the body.

Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues.

Explain what hormones are and how they function in the body.

How do hormones work? 

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What happens when hormone levels are imbalanced?

1. It improves overall health
2. It has no effect on the body
3. It only affects mental health
4. It can cause a variety of health problems

What is the role of hormones in the body?

1. To produce energy
2. To fight off infections
3. To regulate and control bodily functions
4. To maintain body temperature

What triggers hormone release?

1. Food intake
2. Sleep patterns
3. Signals from the brain or other glands
4. Physical exercise

Where are hormones produced?

1. Skin
2. Endocrine glands
3. Muscles
4. Bones

What are hormones?

1. Structures that transport blood
2. Cells that produce energy
3. Chemical messengers that regulate bodily functions
4. Microscopic organisms in the body

What hormone is produced by the pancreas?

1. Insulin
2. Progesterone
3. Adrenaline
4. Oxytocin

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

1. Growth hormone
2. Thyroxine
3. Insulin
4. Testosterone

What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone?

1. Regulating metabolism
2. Stimulating bone growth
3. Controlling blood sugar levels
4. Regulating blood pressure

What hormone is produced by the adrenal gland?

1. Estrogen
2. Insulin
3. Testosterone
4. Cortisol

Which gland produces growth hormone?

1. Pituitary gland
2. Pancreas
3. Thyroid gland
4. Adrenal gland

Regulation

The endocrine system is regulated by a feedback mechanism that ensures hormones are produced in the correct amounts.

Describe the feedback mechanism that regulates hormone production in the endocrine system and its importance.

Disorders

Disorders of the endocrine system include diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and adrenal insufficiency.

List some common disorders related to the endocrine system and explain their impact on the body.

Endocrine System I have, who has?

Instructions: This game is easy for review or reinforcement. Simply print the pages either on paper or cardstock and cut each set of I am Who is strips. Pass out the slips to the students and have the Finish Start begin with the start. The game is over when students get back to the finish. Make a copy for an answer key so you can direct students who are not paying attention. (10 minute review!)

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.