1. What is the Endocrine System Regulates long term changes in the body such as growth and development

2. Complete endocrine vocabulary using pages 460 - 463 Endocrine Gland – a group of organs that produce and release chemical substances that signal changes in other parts of the body

3. ENDOCRINE GLAND FUNCTION THYROIDRegulates the body’s overall metabolic rate and controls calcium levels in the bloodstream PARATHYROIDRegulate levels of calcium and phosphorus HYPOTHALAM US An endocrine gland in the brain, responsible for signaling the release of hormones from other parts of the brain PITUATARYControls many of your body’s functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism THYMUSHormones released by the thymus gland help the immune system develop during childhood. ADRENALRelease several hormones including adrenaline.

4. Male Reproductive System Function is to produce sex hormones, to produce and store sperm, and to deliver sperm to the female reproductive system

5. Because they are located outside of the body, the temperature of the testes is a few degrees lower then the rest of the body. Sperm need this lower temperature to develop properly and survive. Several million sperm are released during one ejaculation. Caring for the male reproductive system involves cleanliness, sexual abstinence, protection from trauma, self-exams, and regular medical checkups

6. Female Reproductive System The functions of the female reproductive system are to produce sex hormones, to produce eggs, and to provide a nourishing environment in which a fertilized egg can develop into a baby.

7. DAY OF MENSTRAL CYCLE STAGES OF MENSTRAL CYCLE DAY 1-4The uterine lining is shed during menstruation DAY 5-13An egg matures in one of the ovaries and the uterine lining thickens DAY 14-15The ovary releases the mature egg during ovulation DAY 16-22The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus, and the uterine lining continues to thicken DAY 23-28The unfertilized egg enters the uterus

8. The Menstrual Cycle During the menstrual cycle, an ovary releases a mature egg. The egg travels to the uterus. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed and a new cycle begins Caring for the female reproductive system involves cleanliness, sexual abstinence, prompt treatment for infections, self-exams, and regular medical checkups. Once a female has reached puberty, it is recommended to have a yearly check up by a gynecologist. During the yearly exam the doctor will perform a Pap smear, this is when a sample of cells is taken from the cervix.

9. Breast and Testicular Awarness Page 476-477