8th Grade Endocrine System carry on lesson

 

1 individual work. Fill in the blanks by using given words and phrases.

target cells responses hormone metabolism regulation

The ___(A) may travel throughout the body in the bloodstream, it will affect the activity only of its ___(B). Hormones play a very important role in the ___(C) of physiological processes because of the target cell responses they control. These ___(D) related to human reproduction, growth and development of body tissues,___(E), fluid balance, sleep, and many other body functions.

2 pair work. Answer questions after watching video (https://goo.gl/gsWLc1). Check if you know these words before watching.

pancreas

nutrient

to aid

enzyme

digestive

to split

to enrich

flushed

faulty

to trigger

3 team work. Answer questions.

1. Why do you think the pancreas has to be on constant alert for sugars entering your blood stream?
2. Imagine you are a food entering the digestive system, explain why pancreatic enzymes are so important for helping you achieve your goal of enriching the bloodstream with nutrients.

4 individual work. Fill in the blanks by using given words.

a.T3 and T4 b.Thyroid-stimulating hormone c.Reduces blood glucose levels d.Testosterone e.Glucagon

5 HW assignment.

Read this article first http://bit.ly/BPAepoxy. Then answer questions below.

1. Where is BPA found?

2. How does BPA get into the body?

3. Why are people concerned about BPA?

4. What can I do to prevent exposure to BPA?