B11- Hormones

Question 1

Hormones

Answer 1

Chemicals produced in one area of the body of an organism that have an affect on another part of the body

Question 2

Endocrine system

Answer 2

The glands that produce the hormones that control may aspect of development and metabolism of the body

Question 3

Insulin

Answer 3

Hormone involved in regulating blood sugar. Produced by the pancreas

Question 4

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 4

A disorder Wher the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes

Answer 5

A disorder where the body no longer responds to the insulin it produces

Question 6

Thyroid gland

Answer 6

Controls the metabolic rate of the body

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Control the levels of the glucose in the blood

Question 8

Adrenal gland

Answer 8

Prepares the body of for stressful situations

Question 9

Ovaries

Answer 9

Controls secondary female sexual characteristics

Question 10

Testes

Answer 10

Controls secondary male sexual characteristics

Question 11

5 types of contraceptive methods

Answer 11

Mixed pill
Implant
Patch
Condom
Diaphragm