homeostasis Flashcards
Hormones travel through the….
blood
What hormone causes the egg to be released?
LH
On what day during the menstrual cycle is the egg released?
14
A stimulus is a …
Change in the environment
What detects a stimulus?
Receptors
Name the 5 sense organs
Eyes, ears, tongue, nose, skin
What hormones decreases blood glucose concentration?
Insulin
What hormone increases blood glucose concentration?
Glucagon
Name a barrier method of contraception
Condom / femidom
What does IVF stand for?
In vitro fertilisation
What gland is referred to as the master gland?
Pituitary
What is the gap between neurones called?
Synapse
How does information cross the synapse?
Chemicals / neurotransmitters
What does information travel along nerves as?
Electrical impulses
What type of receptors are found in the eye?
Light
A fast, unconscious reaction is called a….
Reflex
Why do we have reflexes?
To protect us from harm
There are two types of effectors. These are….
Muscles and glands
Name 4 hormones involved in the menstrual cycle
Progesterone, LH, FSH and oestrogen
How many days on average is one menstrual cycle?
28
