Endocrine System

1. Distinguish between the mode of action of a neurotransmitter and that of a hormone.

2. Compare the action of peptide and steroid hormones.

3. Identify the endocrine glands of the human body.

4. List the hormones produced by each gland and give their functions.

Reproductive Hormones

1. Sketch a negative feedback loop that includes the hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads.

2. Summarize how FSH, LH, and testosterone regulate the male reproductive system.

3. Summarize how FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone regulate the female reproductive system.

4. List the stages of the menstrual cycle (non-pregnant) and explain what is occurring in each stage.

5. What are the functions of HCG, prolactin, and oxytocin?