Bio lap report endocrine system
The Endocrine System
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0023-01-01
Purpose
What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken.
The purpose of this exercise is to point out the major endocrine structures and being able to identify them and understand their functions. Yes, there are many safety concerns. We have to make sure that we are in the appropriate environment. We must make sure that everything is clean and sanitary. Some precautions that should be taken is watching all of the safety videos and hand washing. Another very important thing is handling the glass slides, if one breaks it can cause injury.
Exercise 1: The Pituitary Gland
Observations
Please describe in detail the structures and features you observed on the pituitary gland slide.
Data Table 1: Do some research and fill in the data table below.
Hormone Functions
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Stimulates secretions from adrenal cortex
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Causes kidneys to conserve water
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Stimulates ovarian follicle to secrete estrogen and egg development
Growth hormone (GH) Stimulates cells to increase size and divide more rapidly
Luteinizing hormone (LH) Essential for egg release of the ovary
Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) Stimulate the production and release of melanin
Oxytocin Causes contraction of uterine wall muscles
Prolactin (PRL) Stimulates milk production
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Stimulates secretion from the thyroid gland
Questions
A. Describe the function of the endocrine system.
The function of the endocrine system is to control the metabolic activity in the body.
B. What is a gland?
A gland is either a group of cells
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0023-01-01
Purpose
What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken.
The purpose of this exercise is to point out the major endocrine structures and being able to identify them and understand their functions. Yes, there are many safety concerns. We have to make sure that we are in the appropriate environment. We must make sure that everything is clean and sanitary. Some precautions that should be taken is watching all of the safety videos and hand washing. Another very important thing is handling the glass slides, if one breaks it can cause injury.
Exercise 1: The Pituitary Gland
Observations
Please describe in detail the structures and features you observed on the pituitary gland slide.
Data Table 1: Do some research and fill in the data table below.
Hormone Functions
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Stimulates secretions from adrenal cortex
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Causes kidneys to conserve water
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Stimulates ovarian follicle to secrete estrogen and egg development
Growth hormone (GH) Stimulates cells to increase size and divide more rapidly
Luteinizing hormone (LH) Essential for egg release of the ovary
Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) Stimulate the production and release of melanin
Oxytocin Causes contraction of uterine wall muscles
Prolactin (PRL) Stimulates milk production
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Stimulates secretion from the thyroid gland
Questions
A. Describe the function of the endocrine system.
The function of the endocrine system is to control the metabolic activity in the body.
B. What is a gland?
A gland is either a group of cells