Class 18: Hormones
Thurs, Oct 26
Reading:
Chapter 38
Assignments:
Pre-class (Quiz) due on Oct 26 (by 9:30 am)
Post-class (LearningCurve) due on Nov 2 (by 9:30 am)
Please become familiar with the following terms prior to class:
Hormone-
Metamorphosis-
The 3 classes of hormones and their properties-
Pituitary gland-
Ampification-
Ecdysone-
Try to answer these questions/concepts:
Compare hormones with pheromones
How do changing hormone levels affect Ecdysis (PTT, Ecysone, and Juvenile
Hormone)?
How is blood sugar level is controlled, and what happens when homeostasis
is disrupted?
What is the role of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
