Glands and Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenal glands
A
Adrenaline-
Heart beats faster and harder
2
Q
Testes
A
Testosterone-
Secondary sexual characteristics
3
Q
Pituitary gland
A
ADH-
Regulates water content of blood
FSH and LH-
Fertility/pregnancy
4
Q
Pancreas
A
Insulin (and glucagon)-
Regulates blood sugar
5
Q
Ovary
A
Oestrogen-
Puberty, builds uterus lining
Progesterone-
Fertility, maintains uterus lining
6
Q
Adrenaline
A
Adrenal glands
Heart beats harder and faster
7
Q
Testosterone
A
Testes
Important in puberty
8
Q
ADH
A
Pituitary gland
Regulates water content of blood
9
Q
FSH and LH
A
Pituitary gland
Fertility/pregnancy
10
Q
Insulin (and glucagon)
A
Pancreas
Regulates blood sugar levels
11
Q
Oestrogen
A
Ovary
Puberty, builds uterus lining
12
Q
Progesterone
A
Ovary
Fertility, maintains uterus lining