AP Biology 2017 Endocrine System Chapter 32
Reading Questions as you Study. Must use textbook for these questions, start on p 642
1. List the basic hierarchy of organization in animal bodies from smallest structures to largest type of organization.
2. List the 11/12 major Organ systems in mammals, their major components and main purpose/function
3. What are the 4 major tissues types, list, an example of where it would be found, anything special about this tissue,(examples)
4. Thermoregulation is extremely important in organisms to maintain “homeostasis.” Describe what is meant by the terms SET point, receptor and sensor when referring to how an organism uses it’s own thermostat to regulate their temperature.
5. What is the difference between an ectoderm and endoderm?
6. Explain what the following terms mean in relation to how organisms regulate body temperature.
Convection, Radiation, Conduction, Evaporation
7. Give an example of how an organism my use COUNTERCURRENT exchange to regulate their body temperature.
8. Give two examples of how organisms acclimatize to their environment.
9. How does the hypothalamus help to regulate body temperature? How about when you are sick?
10. What are the two major systems for regulating and coordinating communication in the body?
11. How does hormone signaling compare to nervous system signaling?
12. How does a simple endocrine pathway work?
13. How does a NeuroEndocrine pathway work?
14. List out the MAJOR Endocrine GLANDs and their major hormones in a chart.
15. What are the major roles of the HYPOTHALAMUS? PITUITARY gland?
16. How does the anterior pituitary differ from the anterior pituitary?
17. What is the difference between positive and negative feedback systems?
18. What does it mean fat(lipid) soluble hormone vs a water soluble hormone?
19. Some hormones have multiple effects on different parts of the body. Explain “Epinephrine” and how it affects the body.
20. What is osmoregulation and how do saltwater and freshwater fish regulate theirosmolarity?
21. How does excretion help with osmoregulation?
23. Where does the toxic nitrogen in nitrogen waste come from? Compare how fish, mammals and reptiles get rid of their nitrogen waste?
24. Draw a human kidney, label the parts and then draw one NEPHRON from the kidney and label the parts. Describe how the nephrons(kidneys) filter the wastes to send out for excretion.
25. Explain how the bird and bad kidneys have evolved to adapt to their lifestyle.
26. What HORMONES and structures are involved with regulating the KIDNEYS?
27. Briefly explain the purpose of RAAS and the relationship between blood volume and blood pressure.