Control In the Human Body Flashcards
what are hormones secreted by
glands
how are hormones transported to organs
via bloodstream
hormones regulate the functions of many organs and cells. Give an example
hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and ovaries control monthly egg release
what is secreted by the pituitary gland
FSH
what does FSH stand for
follicle stimulus hormone
what does FSH do
causes eggs to mature
what stimulates egg release
LH
what does LH stand for
Luteinising hormone
oestrogen is secreted by what
the ovaries
what does oestrogen do
it inhibits further FSH production
oral contraceptives inhibit FSH production. What does this cause
no eggs to mature
why is FSH and LH given to women
if their bodily levels are too low to stimulate eggs to mature. This is used in IVF
4 controlled conditions in the body
water
ion content
temperature
blood sugar
