BSci 1- Human Anatomy and Physiology

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NAME: ____________________________________________ DATE: __________

COURSE & SECTION:________________________________ GROUP NO.______

EXERCISE NO. 9

Endocrine System: Endocrine Structure and Function

The endocrine system is the second major control system of the body. Acting
with the nervous system, it helps coordinate and integrate the activity of the body. The
nervous system uses electrochemical impulses to bring about rapid control, whereas
the more slowly acting endocrine system uses chemical messengers, or hormones,
which ultimately enter the blood to be transported throughout the body.

I. Identify and label the major endocrine glands.

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II. Fill out and complete the table with the specific hormone, location of target
cell/tissue/organ, and hormone function.

Table 1.

Gland Hormone Location of Target Hormone function

Cell/Tissue/Organ
1.

2.

3.
Anterior
Pituitary Gland
4.

5.

6.

7.

1.
Posterior
Pituitary Gland
2.

1.

Thyroid
2.

3.

Parathyroids 1.

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1.

2.
Adrenal cortex

3.

1.
Adrenal
medulla
2.

1.

Pancreas 2.

3.

1.

Ovaries
2.

Testes 1.

Pineal 1.

Thymus 1.

References:

Hapan MFZ., Domingo, JD., Sadang, MGM. (2022). Human Physiology and Anatomy
Laboratory Manual. 4th Edition. C & E Publishing Inc.

Marieb, EN., Mitchell l., & Smith, LA. (2014). Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
Manual. 11th edition. Pearson Education Inc.

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