UTPA STEM/CBI Courses/Anatomy and Physiology/Endocrine Imbalance

Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology

Lecture Topic: Endocrine System

Instructor: Bonnie Gunn

Institution:The University of Texas Pan American

Backwards Design
Course Objectives


 * Primary Objectives- By the next class period students will be able to:
 * Describe negative and positive feedback mechanisms.
 * Explain the importance of homeostatic mechanisms.
 * Explain the significance of homeostatic imbalance.


 * Sub Objectives- The objectives will require that students be able to:
 * Define homeostasis.
 * Identify normal ranges in the body.
 * Identify causes of imbalance.
 * Describe hormone function.
 * Correlate homeostasis to endocrine function.


 * Difficulties- Students may have difficulty:
 * Describing the relationship between endocrine function and feedback systems.
 * Determining the interaction between endocrine function and the nervous system.
 * Identifying endocrine control by and on nonendocrine organs.
 * Tracing secondary signaling mechanisms.


 * Real-World Contexts- There are many ways that students can use this material in the real-world, such as:
 * Treatment and complications of endocrine disorders such as diabetes.
 * Predicting side effects of misused synthetic hormones.
 * Understanding use of steroids in various illnesses.

Model of Knowledge


 * Concept Map
 * Homeostatis
 * Positive and negative feedback systems
 * Endocrine Control of homeostasis
 * Nervous system interatcion with the endocrine system
 * Hypothalamus
 * Nervous system function
 * Endocrine function
 * Pituitary Gland
 * Master gland
 * Infundibulum
 * Nervous system control of
 * Hormonal control of
 * Pituitary hormones and their effects on various organs
 * Hormonal imbalance
 * Causes
 * Diseases


 * Content Priorities
 * Enduring Understanding
 * The human body must remain in homeostasis.
 * Homeostatic imbalance causes disease.
 * Negative feedback mechanisms prevent homeostatic imbalance.
 * The endocrine system contributes to homeostasis.


 * Important to Do and Know
 * Endocrine organs secrete hormones
 * Many nonendocrine organs secrete hormones.
 * Diagram negative feedback.


 * Worth Being Familiar with
 * Chemical structure of hormones
 * Permeability of cellular membranes
 * Secondary messenger systems

Assessment of Learning


 * Formative Assessment
 * In Class (groups)
 * "Clicker" questions in class
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 * Homework (individual)
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 * Summative Assessment
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Legacy Cycle
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THE CHALLENGE Your mom's sister isn't feeling well. She is always tired and thirsty. When you went to San Antonio with her last weekend she stopped to use the bathroom 3 times. You also noticed her breath smells like pancake syrup. What endocrine homeostatic imbalance might cause these symptoms? What other symptoms would you look for to confirm your suspicions?

GENERATE IDEAS

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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

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RESEARCH & REVISE

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TEST YOUR METTLE

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GO PUBLIC

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Pre-Lesson Quiz
Various material can be tested here, depending on time constraints.

Test Your Mettle Quiz
Various material can be tested here, depending on time constraints.