PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body
Module 06 Short-Answer Assignment – Reproductive and Endocrine
Systems
Directions: Enter your response below each question. Refer to the rubric for grading criteria. Be sure
to answer all three questions. Save and upload this document before the assignment due date.
1. Given what you have learned so far about the male and female reproductive
systems, briefly respond to each of the following questions for each gender:
Which hormones are primarily responsible for triggering the onset of puberty? At
what age does this typically occur? Describe some of the changes that occur as a
result.
Provide answer here
gonadotropin-releasing hormone which is produced from hypothalamus glands. It typically
occurs between ages of 9 to 14 for boy and 8 to 13 for girls.
The changes that occurs in the body include; boys and girls are susceptible to pubic and
underarm hair growth, impulsive growth spurts, body odor, facial acne, and variations in
physical strength during puberty.
2. Insulin and glucagon are important hormones. Where are they produced, what
are the effects of each, and why is the maintenance of homeostasis between
these hormones so important?
Provide answer here
Pancreatic islet cells is responsible for the production of insulin and glucagon hormones.
Both of insulin and glucagon are released in opposition to one another in response to
blood sugar levels. Pancreas secretes the hormone glucagon and insilin to help control
human blood glucose sugar levels.
Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon raises them and prevents them from
going too low.
Module 06 Short-Answer Assignment – Reproductive and Endocrine
Systems
Directions: Enter your response below each question. Refer to the rubric for grading criteria. Be sure
to answer all three questions. Save and upload this document before the assignment due date.
1. Given what you have learned so far about the male and female reproductive
systems, briefly respond to each of the following questions for each gender:
Which hormones are primarily responsible for triggering the onset of puberty? At
what age does this typically occur? Describe some of the changes that occur as a
result.
Provide answer here
gonadotropin-releasing hormone which is produced from hypothalamus glands. It typically
occurs between ages of 9 to 14 for boy and 8 to 13 for girls.
The changes that occurs in the body include; boys and girls are susceptible to pubic and
underarm hair growth, impulsive growth spurts, body odor, facial acne, and variations in
physical strength during puberty.
2. Insulin and glucagon are important hormones. Where are they produced, what
are the effects of each, and why is the maintenance of homeostasis between
these hormones so important?
Provide answer here
Pancreatic islet cells is responsible for the production of insulin and glucagon hormones.
Both of insulin and glucagon are released in opposition to one another in response to
blood sugar levels. Pancreas secretes the hormone glucagon and insilin to help control
human blood glucose sugar levels.
Insulin decreases blood sugar levels while glucagon raises them and prevents them from
going too low.
