CB7 Hormones and Coordination Flashcards
What is a hormone?
A chemical messenger e.g Insulin
Where are hormones produced?
Endocrine glands
How are hormones transported around the body?
In the blood
What is the role of Insulin in the body?
To control blood glucose levels?
Where is Insulin secreted from?
The pancreas
What is the target organ of Insulin?
The liver
What is a target organ?
Organ that responds to a hormone
What is the endocrine system?
A messenger system in the body that uses hormones to send information.
What is the cause of Type 1 Diabetes?
The pancreas does not produce enough or any Insulin.
What is the cause of Type ll Diabetes?
Body does not respond to insulin?
How do we treat Type 1 Diabetes?
Inject insulin to control blood glucose levels.
How do we treat Type ll Diabetes?
Lifestyle a s diet changes?
What happens to blood glucose levels in the body when insulin is released?
Decrease. As glucose is converted to glycogen.
What happens to blood glucose levels in the body when food is consumed.
Increase.
What is glucose converted into when it is stored in the liver?
Glycogen
What is the equation to work out BMI?
Weight/ height^2
Define homeostasis
Homeostasis is the process that allows our body to maintain a constant internal environment. (Keep conditions the same inside body)
How long is each menstrual cycle? (In days)
28
On what day in the menstrual cycle does ovulation happen?
Day 14
What effect does the hormone LH have in the menstrual cycle?
Stimulates egg release.
What is the effect of the hormone FSH in the menstrual cycle?
Causes the egg to mature.
What are the two methods of contraception?
Hormonal and Barrier
Name an example of barrier method contraception
Condom
What is an example of hormonal contraception?
The pill
