H1+Hormonal+control

H Further human physiology - H1 Hormonal control - H2 Digestion - H3 Absorption of digested foods - H4 Functions of the liver - H5 The transport system - H6 Gas exchange

What are hormones and what is the endocrine system? Review your core knowledge by using this [|website by Erik Anderson] and the review quizzes. He developed this mini website as an aid to learning about the endocrine system whilst in grade 10 (UK equivalent y11).
 * Starter**


 * Assessment statements** (IBO notes added to some point to clearly indicate what needs to be understood and what does not)
 * H.1.1 || State that hormones are chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands into the blood and transported to specific target cells. ||
 * H.1.2 || State that hormones can be steroids, proteins and tyrosine derivatives, with one example of each. ||
 * H.1.3 || Distinguish between the mode of action of steroid hormones and protein hormones. ||
 * H.1.4 || Outline the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. Include the portal vein connecting the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland, and the neurosecretory cells connecting the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland. ||
 * H.1.5 || Explain the control of ADH (vasopressin) secretion by negative feedback. Include neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus, transport of ADH to the posterior pituitary gland for storage, and release under stimulus by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus. ||

Steven Taylor ( [|i-Biology] ) has a great presentation to view and take notes from before starting your notebook media type="custom" key="24444816"
 * Presentations and tutorials **

Control of the thyroid gland (Biology in Motion) is both a good example of negative feedback and how the hypothalamus is linked to the pituitary gland.

A detailed [|account of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland] is given by Colorado State University.

An overview of ADH, it's control and the effect is has by McGraw and Hill media type="custom" key="20513074"

Use [|click4biology] to review and complete your notes

The is a small, relatively straightforward topic suited to self-study. View the [|i-Biology] presentation, read your textbook and consult [|click4biology] and links above. Now follow the the included guidelines to complete your set of Bioknowledgy notes. media type="custom" key="24444818"
 * Approach**

"Trust, morality and oxytocin" is an interesting talk from Paul Zak on the potential affect of just one hormone upon us (humans) and our behaviour. media type="custom" key="24444840"
 * Interesting Extras **