Internet Activities

Chapter 18: Endocrine Glands

Internet Activities

Goiter
Learn about the "Forgotten" disease at this site from the Saturday Evening Post.
Question: What are the symptoms of goiter?
Graves' Disease
This site maintained by Mayo clinic introduces the user to this endocrine disease.
Question:
A. What causes Graves' disease?
B. What are the symptoms of Graves' disease?
Hypothyroidism
Learn about hypothyroidism at this site.
Question:
A. What causes hypothyroidism?
B. What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
Thyroid Nodule
Learn about examining the thyroid gland at this site.
Question: Where does a thyroid examination begin?
Homeostasis: Chemical Coordination
The vertebrate endocrine system and its function in homeostasis are discussed at this site.
Question: At this site, research the function of the pancreas in the chemical coordination of the human body.

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