Endocrine system Lesson 2 THE GLANDS IN THE

Endocrine system Lesson 2 THE GLANDS IN THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DELIVER HORMONES TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF YOUR BODY.

Glands A gland is an organ which produces and releases hormones that perform a specific function in the body. Glands are spread out through the body.

Hormones are chemical substances that affect the activity of a part of the body.

https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=HXPCQBD_WGI WATCH THIS VIDEO AGAIN TO RECAP THE LEARNING FROM LAST WEEK.

Task 1: Complete the table with information from the video, or from other websites. Gland Adrenal gland Pancreas Pituitary gland Thyroid Hormones Target organs Role/effect

Gland Hormones Target organs Role/effect Adrenal gland Adrenalin Vital organs, eg heart Prepares body for action- fight or flight Pancreas Insulin Liver Controls blood sugar levels Pituitary gland Growth hormone All organs Ensures children grow Thyroid gland Helps control the rate of metabolism. TSH

Task 2: Create a poster about one of the endocrine glands on the diagram below. Use information from last week’s Power. Point, the video and any other sources of information.

Success criteria - The name of your chosen gland The hormone it produces The organ it targets The effect it has on the body Where it is in the body (could include a diagram) What the endocrine system is A definition of a gland a hormone This can be done on a plain piece of paper or on a computer or tablet (Purple Mash have example templates for posters you could use). If you would like to, send us a picture of your posters. We would love to see them!