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Lab 9 The Endocrine System BIO201L
Student Name: Kris&e Vasquez
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): AC-41swxr
Lab Report Format Expecta0ons
U"lize college level grammar and professional forma4ng when
comple"ng this worksheet.
Submissions without proper forma4ng, all required photos or sufficient
responses will be rejected. Prelab Ques>ons
1. What is the func&on of the endocrine system?
The func&on of the endocrine gland is to release hormones into
the body to maintain homeosta&s
2. Research two types of hormones and describe the mode of ac&on
for each.
Thyroid s&mula&ng hormone is responsible for the release of
thyroid hormone and growth of the thyroid gland. Insulin is
released by the pancreas to control glucose levels in the body.
3. Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?
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The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
4. Which hormones control the fight or flight response?
Epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine are the hormones
responsible for the fight or flight response.
5. What is type 1 diabetes and what is the treatment for this
disease?
Type 1 diabetes, IDDM, occurs when insulin genera&ng cells are
destroyed in the pancreas. IDDM is treated with insulin, generally
administered as a subcutaneous injec&on.
6. Describe how Ca2+ levels in the blood are regulated by hormones.
Ca2+ levels are regulated by the parathyroid hormone. PTH has
an effect on bones, intes&nes, and kidneys to maintain normal
levels.
7. How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together to
maintain homeostasis of the body?
The hypothalamus is the component that allows the nervous
system and the endocrine system to work in tandem.
EXPERIMENT 1: MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Introduc>on Ques>ons
1. Define what a hormone is.
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Straighterline BIO201L Lab 9 The
Endocrine System latest updated
version with expert solutions 2026
Lab 9 The Endocrine System BIO201L
Student Name: Kris&e Vasquez
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): AC-41swxr
Lab Report Format Expecta0ons
U"lize college level grammar and professional forma4ng when
comple"ng this worksheet.
Submissions without proper forma4ng, all required photos or sufficient
responses will be rejected. Prelab Ques>ons
1. What is the func&on of the endocrine system?
The func&on of the endocrine gland is to release hormones into
the body to maintain homeosta&s
2. Research two types of hormones and describe the mode of ac&on
for each.
Thyroid s&mula&ng hormone is responsible for the release of
thyroid hormone and growth of the thyroid gland. Insulin is
released by the pancreas to control glucose levels in the body.
3. Which gland is both endocrine and exocrine?
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The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
4. Which hormones control the fight or flight response?
Epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine are the hormones
responsible for the fight or flight response.
5. What is type 1 diabetes and what is the treatment for this
disease?
Type 1 diabetes, IDDM, occurs when insulin genera&ng cells are
destroyed in the pancreas. IDDM is treated with insulin, generally
administered as a subcutaneous injec&on.
6. Describe how Ca2+ levels in the blood are regulated by hormones.
Ca2+ levels are regulated by the parathyroid hormone. PTH has
an effect on bones, intes&nes, and kidneys to maintain normal
levels.
7. How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together to
maintain homeostasis of the body?
The hypothalamus is the component that allows the nervous
system and the endocrine system to work in tandem.
EXPERIMENT 1: MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Introduc>on Ques>ons
1. Define what a hormone is.
