Endocrine System

In this lesson you will learn about

1. a) Watch this video to get an overview of the endocrine system. 

b) Watch this video to learn about feedback loops. This is a really important concept to understand, as you will need to describe the feedback loops for all the hormones in this system. 

c) watch this video to learn about water regulation in the body.  

2. Once you've watched the video answer the questions from this document. These questions will help make sure that you correctly understand the information from the lesson.

3. Read Chapter 13 pages 436-442 from the textbook for a deeper understanding of this material.

This PowerPoint outlines all the main points that you need to know from this lesson. You can use this PowerPoint as a review when you revisit this information at a later date.

Self Assessment Section. Have you come away from the lesson knowing all of the things that you need to know?

i) I can define these words and explain the function of the relevant hormones:

ii) I can explain the purpose of negative feedback in the body.

iii) I can explain the differences in time for the response of endocrine system versus the nervous system.