HormonesBA

1. Compare and Contrast the endocrine system and the nervous system. (At least three things) They both deliver signals, they both maintain homeostasis Nervous system moves fast Endocrine system moves slowly and steadily

2. What is a steroid hormone? How does it compare to a peptide hormone? Steroids work with synthesis while Peptides use enzymes to activate

3. Explain the role of the hypothalamus. the hypo thalimus is responsible for realeasing hormones into the petuitary gland

4. Explain the role of the pituitary gland (posterior and anterior). Posterior absorbs kidneys water Anterior-produces sex hormones

5. Name the endocrine glands covered in this chapter, the hormone(s) they produce, and the function of each hormone. You may want to set up a table. Testis and Ovaries-estrogen and testosterone parathyroids- calcium pancreas-insuline thymus-thymosine adrenal medulla-Epineprine and norepinephrine thyroid- thyroxin and calcitonin Adrenal cortex- sex hormones

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