12/5 Endocrine System

Strive for 5 Questions from p. 53:

1. In what ways are the endocrine and nervous system act similarly?  In what ways are they different?
2. How does the endocrine system's release of hormones influence us?

Chart the function of each:
Hypothalumas
Ovaries
Testes
Pituitary Gland
Pineal Gland
Andrenal Gland
Testes
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid

4. Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the "master gland"?

p. 54.
1. Explain a simple reflex like pulling our hand away from a burning stove.
2. Which system is at use when you stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
3. Which system controls your heartbeat?
4. Explain the physical reactions of the sympathetic nervous system.
5. Contrast the physical reactions in question 4 to the parasympathetic nervous system.