Coordination and Response

Question 1

Stimulus

Answer 1

A change in an organisms internal or external enviornment that can be detected

Question 2

Sweating

Answer 2

The secretion of sweat onto the surface of skin by sweat glands. The evaporation of water in sweat removes heat energy from the skin, cooling the body down.

Question 3

Synapse

Answer 3

A junction between two nerve cells where neurotransmitters are released

Question 4

Target Organ

Answer 4

The organ which a hormone acts on to produce an effect

Question 5

Vascoconstriction

Answer 5

The constriction of blood vessels near the surface of the skin to conserve heat.

Question 6

Vasolidation

Answer 6

The dilation of blood vessels near the surface of the skin to lose heat

Question 7

Testosterone

Answer 7

The main male reproductive hormone produced by the testes. It stimulates sperm production

Question 8

Progestosterone

Answer 8

A hormone is produced in the ovaries and placenta that maintains the uterus lining.

Question 9

Oesterone

Answer 9

A female sex hormone realeased by the ovaries that causes growth and repair of the uterus lining.

Question 10

Insulin

Answer 10

A hormone secreted by the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is too high. It reduces Blood glucose concentration