B5 - Hormones

Question 1

What does the Pituitary Gland do

Answer 1

The ‘master gland’
Release hormones that trigger other glands to release hormones to carry out change

Question 2

What hormone does the thyroid produce and what does it do

Answer 2

Thyroxine which is involved in regulating rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature

Question 3

What hormone do the ovaries produce

Answer 3

Oestrogen

Question 4

What hormone do the Testes make and what does it control

Answer 4

Testosterone which controls puberty and sperm production

Question 5

What hormone does the Adrenal Gland and what is it used for

Answer 5

Adrenaline which is used to prepare the body for ‘fight or flight’ response

Question 6

What hormone does the Pancreas create and what is it used for

Answer 6

Insulin and Glucagon which regulates the blood glucose level

Question 7

Difference between Nerves and Hormones

Answer 7

Nerves are FAST whereas Hormones are SLOW
Nerves act for a SHORT time whereas Hormones act for a LONG time
Nerves act on a PRECISE area whereas Hormones act in a GENERAL area

Question 8

What hormone is added when glucose level is TOO HIGH

Answer 8

Insulin

Question 9

What hormone is added when glucose level is TOO LOW

Answer 9

Glucagon

Question 10

What is type 1 diabetes

Answer 10

Where the pancreases little or no insulin

Question 11

What is type 2 diabetes

Answer 11

When a person is resistant to their own insulin