Reproductive System Consists of endocrine glands that control

Male Reproductive System 1. Testes: Create sperm and male hormone called testosterone 2. Penis:

Female Reproductive System 1. Ovaries: Create eggs and female hormone called estrogen 2. Fallopian

LET’S MEET T. E. D. – THE ENDOCRINE DIAGRAM Use the information within the

T. E. D. – THE ENDOCRINE DIAGRAM What is the Endocrine system? A collection

FUNCTION: PITUITARY - Stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body: thyroid, ovaries, testes,

PARATHYROID FUNCTION: Produce hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone

THYROID FUNCTION: Controls rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients - known

THYMUS FUNCTION: - Increases white blood cell function - Increases immune response - Stimulates

ADRENAL FUNCTION: - Helps to react to danger fight or flight response - Regulates

PANCREAS FUNCTION: Lowers blood glucose levels after meals by stimulating the absorption of glucose

Egg-cellent… OVARIES FUNCTION: - Egg production - Sexual maturity - Healthy menstrual cycle HORMONES:

TESTES FUNCTION: - Sperm production - Sexual maturity - Maintains healthy levels of muscle

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 1. You see a car accident and feel a rush

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 2. You hit a growth spurt and find that you’ve

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 3. Throughout the year you’ve found that you feel tired

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 4. Sometime in your teens you’ve begun to develop body

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 5. After eating a sugary snack you feel an incredible

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Reproductive System Consists of endocrine glands that control sexual reproduction 1. Sexual Reproduction involves the production of egg and sperm 2. Egg and sperm join together in fertilization 3. A fertilized egg is called a zygote 4. The purpose of sexual reproduction is to increase the diversity of traits within a species © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

Female Reproductive System 1. Ovaries: Create eggs and female hormone called estrogen 2. Fallopian tubes: Carry eggs from ovaries to uterus 3. Uterus: muscular organ that houses egg if it becomes fertilized 4. Vagina: (birth canal) muscular organ that delivers the baby © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

LET’S MEET T. E. D. – THE ENDOCRINE DIAGRAM Use the information within the Power. Point to fill in each circle with the appropriate notes describing the function of each endocrine gland hormones associated. Then, cut out each circle and glue it into the appropriate place on the TED scienstructable on the previous page. (You can just follow along on PPT) ** NOT MANDATORY © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

T. E. D. – THE ENDOCRINE DIAGRAM What is the Endocrine system? A collection of glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried toward specific target organs. What are hormones? Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to specific tissues or organs and work slowly, over time, affecting your growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, and mood. © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

FUNCTION: PITUITARY - Stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body: thyroid, ovaries, testes, mammary glands, and adrenal glands. - “Master gland” - Stimulates growth/repair of cells HORMONES: Produces seven hormones: - Human growth hormone (h. GH) - Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC T. E. D. , I am your master…

PARATHYROID FUNCTION: Produce hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development. HORMONES: Parathyroid hormone © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC dirty gerdy smelly mellie gnllc

ADRENAL FUNCTION: - Helps to react to danger fight or flight response - Regulates body’s response to: - Stress - Blood sugar levels - Cardiovascular function - Gastrointestinal function HORMONES: - Adrenaline - Steroid hormones (Cortisol) © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC Wheeeeeee!

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 1. You see a car accident and feel a rush of hormones through your body causing you to react to this dangerous situation and try to help the victims involved. What gland is involved in this scenario? ADRENAL – the release of adrenaline heightens your senses and gives you a rush of energy allowing you to jump into action. © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 2. You hit a growth spurt and find that you’ve grown three inches over the summer! What gland is involved in this scenario? PITUITARY gland is responsible for growth © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 3. Throughout the year you’ve found that you feel tired and sluggish and you’ve put on some extra weight. What gland might be the cause of this? THYROID - maintains your metabolism and might be to blame for your lethargy and weight gain © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 4. Sometime in your teens you’ve begun to develop body hair and your body shape has changed. If you’re a male, the gland responsible for this would be the ____. If you’re a female, it would be the _____. TESTES & OVARIES © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC

WHAT DID YOU LEARN? 5. After eating a sugary snack you feel an incredible rush in energy followed by a crash and exhaustion. The gland responsible for this is the _____. PANCREAS - as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels after eating © 2014 Getting Nerdy, LLC