Module 1 The Nervous System

Concept Organizer

The following concept organizer illustrates the relationships between the nervous and the endocrine systems and how they establish homeostasis. System health is what results when these relationships are balanced. The concepts at the top of the chart identify the unit inquiry and indicate the importance of considering the roles and applications of technologies throughout the unit. You may wish to revisit this concept organizer as you work through the unit as well as use it for a study guide.

 

 

Module 1—The Nervous System

 

In this module you will explore both the conscious and unconscious communication of your body. You will do this through an examination of the structure, organization, and function of the nervous system, how it maintains homeostasis. You will also examine what occurs when communications are disrupted or interrupted. You will research how imbalances and disorders cause the nervous system to not function well, and how medical technologies can be applied to correct these situations.

 

Specifically, you will be asked to apply your knowledge to answer the following question:

• How does the nervous system communicate with the body?

Module 2—The Role of the Endocrine System in Maintenance of Status Quo

 

In the second module of this unit, you will investigate how hormones, produced by the endocrine system, communicate with parts of your body to maintain homeostasis. You will do this through an examination of the endocrine glands and what happens when these glands produce too little or too much hormone. You will research how medical technologies can be applied to correct these situations.

 

You will be asked to apply your knowledge to answer the following question:

• What is the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?