How Steroid Hormones Work
Grade 9th Grade · Biology · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how steroid hormones affect cells.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:04
How do your hormones work? - Emma Bryce
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The endocrine system uses glands, hormones, and cell receptors to regulate bodily processes.
- 2
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate breathing rate, heartbeat, body temperature, and digestion.
- 3
Hormones influence the production of brain chemicals like serotonin, which can cause changes in mood.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how hormones affect cells, according to the video.”
Teacher Guide
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