7. Animal coordination, control, and homeostasis Flashcards
where is TH S. Produced?
pituitary gland
what does THS stand for?
thyroid stimulating hormone
what does ADH stand for?
antidiuretic hormone
where is ADH produced?
pituitary gland
what does FSH stand for
follicle stimulating hormone
where is FSH produced?
pituitary gland
where is thyroxine produced?
thyroid gland
where is insulin produced?
pancreas
where is glucagon produced?
pancreas
where is testosterone produced ?
Testes
where is adrenalin produced?
adrenal gland
where is progesterone produced?
ovaries
where is oestrogen produced?
ovaries
which hormone prepares the body for flight or fight
adrenalin
what are the effects of adrenalin on the body?
increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, increased blood flow to the muscles, raised sugar levels
what does thyroxine control?
metabolic rate
where is TRH produced?
hypothalamus
what does FSH do you?
causes a follicle in the ovary to mature
what does oestrogen do?
inhibits FSH production and starts to thicken the lining of the uterus. It causes LH to be produced.
what does LH do?
LH causes ovulation
what does progesterone do?
progesterone inhibits, FS H and LH
give an advantage of hormonal methods of contraception
they are more effective than condoms at preventing pregnancy
give an advantage of barrier methods of contraception
condoms protect against sexually transmitted diseases
give examples of hormonal methods of contraception
pill, implant, injection