OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pineal Gland
Students learn about the location, structure and function of the pineal gland as well as the hormones produced there.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Adrenal Glands
Students learn about the location and structure of the adrenal glands, and find out the physiological effects of the hormones produced there.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Does Stress Cause Pimples?
Video discusses how stress can affect the body and why stress management is important. [3:55] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Endocrine Excitement!
In this activity, students are divided into a group of hormones and a group of receptors. The hormones have to find their matching receptors, and the pair, once matched, perform a given action. This activity helps students learn about...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Endocrine System
Identify the main functions of the endocrine system and the structures that produce hormones.
McGraw Hill
Mhhe: Plant Growth and Growth Regulators
A very good overview of the hormonal control of plant responses to different environmental cues. Good place to start research.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Bernardo Houssay
Find out about Bernardo Alberto Houssay, the first Latin American and Argentine to receive the Nobel Prize for his research on the role that pituitary hormones play in sugar metabolism.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: William Bayliss
Meet the English physiologist known for his contributions and study of peptide hormone called secretin and the process of peristalsis.
Harvard University
Harvard Medical Center: Cushing's Syndrome
This site contains information dealing with Cushing's Syndrome and Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) testing.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cushing's Syndrome and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis
Questions related to the functions of the endocrine systems and ways in which hormones coordinate the organ systems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Endocrine System Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the endocrine system.
Other
American Thyroid Association: Hypothyroidism
This resource provides an article on Hypothyroidism: symptoms, treatment, etc.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Maternal Stress and Stress Hormones May Influence Fetal Brain Development
A review of recent studies that apparently show that stress in the mother can influence the development of the fetal brain.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Inst.: Uterine Cancer
Designed for patients with uterine sarcoma, this website discusses treatment options available. Here read about the stages and effects of this disease and how uterine sarcoma is diagnosed and treated through the use of medical...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Cancer Causes and Risk Factors
This site provides links to articles that deal specifically with many different causes of cancer, such as genetic, hormonal, or from a chemical that is inhaled or eaten.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Students discuss the role of polymers, monomers, and ATP in metabolism, and then describe the hormones that regulate anabolic and catabolic reactions.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Parathyroid Glands
Students learn about the location and structure of the parathyroid glands and find out what happens to the body when these glands fail to function.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Endocrine System
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Endocrine System
Self-guided tutorial where students learn about the structure and function of the human endocrine system.
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society: Prostate Cancer
The American Cancer Society provides a wealth of information regarding prostate cancer. Content includes a general overview, a detailed guide, and links to other sources of information. This site is an excellent starting point for...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System
Through informational text, video clips, practice problems, and external assignments, students discover the structure and function of the endocrine system of the human body.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Health Care, Agriculture, Environment [Pdf]
Take a closer look at some of the ways in which biotechnology is applied to help solve medical issues and improve our environment.
PBS
Nova: How Is Sex Determined?
This site focuses on the first 16 weeks of embryo development when the sex of the child is determined.
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