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Part 1: Endocrine System

1. Use two Frayer Models to summarize protein hormones and lipid hormones.

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2. Explain the function, importance and connection between insulin and glucagon.

3. Explain how an increase in testosterone would impact the sperm production of an adult male. Relate to hormone regulation and feedback loops.

Part 2: Homeostasis and Stress

High blood volume causes the heart to work harder to circulate the blood around the body. The result is an increase in blood pressure. In the short term, increases in blood pressure are useful especially for short bursts of energy. In the long run, however, high blood pressure stresses out the circulatory system. The risk of blood vessels bursting increases as does the frequency of forming blood clots and these effects can cause a heart attack or stroke in the brain. Blood pressure must therefore be carefully regulated by the body.

The adrenal glands are responsible for our short-term and long-term response to stress.

1. Create a Venn Diagram comparing the similarities and differences between short-term and long-term stress response.

2. Find two examples of feedback loops that link stress response to the adrenal glands - include the pictures and reference where you got them. Study the pictures. In a paragraph summarize what they are showing in your own words. This should address the physiological changes we undergo in times of stress.

3. Why is our response to stress useful? What are the advantages of the changes described in question 2?

4. When is our response to stress a problem? Why can long-periods of stress be bad for the body?

5. Suggest 3 ways to manage stressful situations. Explain why or how each strategy is helpful. Consider the emotional and physiological responses for each strategy.