Biology VII
Answer the questions on the attached sheet
1. Match each gland to its function.
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Thyroid
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Parathyroid
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Hypothalamus
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Adrenal gland
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Pancreas
A.
Secretes both testosterone and estrogen
B.
Secretes calcitonin to lower blood calcium levels
C.
Secretes a gonadotropin-releasing hormone
D.
Secretes insulin and glucagon to regulate glucose levels
E.
Secretes FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone)
F.
Secretes a hormone that stimulates T cells of the immune system
G.
Secretes a hormone that raises calcium levels
2. Imagine that you are a forensic detective and you have been tasked with analyzing a complete skeleton. How might you go about determining if the skeleton is male or female? What characteristics would you look for?
Your answer must be at least 200 words in length.
3. Discuss the difference between general senses and special senses. Then, of the special senses, decide which you think is either most important or least important and explain your position.
Your answer must be at least 200 words in length.
4. Match each part of the cerebrum or cerebellum stem to its association or function
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Parietal lobe
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Frontal lobe
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Temporal lobe
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Occipital lobe
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Cerebral cortex
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Corpus callosum
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Thalamus
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Hypothalamus
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Cerebellum
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Brain stem
A
Processes voluntary muscle movement, involved in memory
B
Responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions
C.
Generating and understanding speech and other sensory information
D.
Relays information between the spinal cord and cerebrum
E.
Controls balance, muscle movement, and coordination
F.
Processes visual information
G.
Control center for hunger, thirst, and body temperature
H.
Processes information about touch and self-awareness
I.
Involved in processing auditory and olfactory information
J.
Controls reflexes and spontaneous functions
K.
Allows communication between the two cerebral hemispheres
