2. Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hormone?
A
A Hormone is:
A CHEMICAL messenger released by a GLAND carried by the BLOOD to a TARGET ORGAN
2
Q
Hormone ADH released from what GLAND?
A
ADH is released from the PITUITARY GLAND
3
Q
What is the function of the hormone ADH?
A
The function of ADH is to CONTROL how much WATER is RE-ABSORBED into the KIDNEYS
4
Q
What does the hormone THYROXINE do?
A
Thyroxine is a HORMONE that is produced by the THYROID GLAND to CONTROL the METABOLIC RATE
5
Q
What does the hormone ADRENALINE do?
A
The hormone ADRENALINE is released by the ADRENAL GLAND to get the body READY for ACTION
