Homework

Urinary System In your words: explain the four ways the kidneys help maintain homeostasis (a stable internal environment) for the human body (pp.188-189). Define the role as stated on page 188 of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Define Diuretic and name a couple diuretics. (may need to look this up on the internet) Define the role of the hormone ADH. (What does it stand for, where is it produced and what does it signal?) p. 198 On page 201 the book shows how important the kidneys are to maintain homeostasis. First Define Homeostasis. Then in your words as much as possible, describe how the kidneys help maintain homeostasis in the various systems of the human body. Endocrine System Pituitary gland (p.300-301) Describe ADH and its role in the body. Describe Growth Hormone and its role in the body. Describe pituitary dwarfism and acromegaly. Thyroid gland (p.303): Describe these problems and possible treatments with the thyroid gland: simple goiter, congenital hypothyroidism, myxedema, expophthalmic goiter. Adrenal gland (p.305) What is the role of epinephrine (adrenaline)?